Marmoush Hat-Trick Stuns Newcastle

Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna saw La Liga leaders Real Madrid lose two points after Jude Bellingham was sent off. The referee dismissed England international Bellingham for apparent dissent after Kylian Mbappe gave the Spanish champions the lead in the first half. Ante Budimir’s penalty equalized for Osasuna after 58 minutes, resulting in Carlo Ancelotti’s team’s third straight loss in the league.

Second-place Atletico Madrid hosts Celta Vigo on Saturday, while third-place Barcelona hosts Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

For the midweek Champions League play-off second leg against Manchester City, Ancelotti rested Rodrygo and started Brahim Diaz. Real Madrid dominated from the start, moving the ball too rapidly for Osasuna.

Vinicius claimed an early penalty as Alejandro Catena moved in to displace him and the ball hit the defender’s arm. The Brazilian winger missed a close-range header after Mbappe crossed for him, missing the champs’ opener. Madrid scored quickly after Fede Valverde’s low cross found Mbappe, who finished clinically.

This was the French forward’s ninth goal in his past five La Liga appearances. Only Aimar Oroz’s low shot from Osasuna threatened in the first half, which Thibaut Courtois saved well.

Before Jude Bellingham was substituted in the 39th minute, Vinicius squandered another wonderful opportunity when Mbappe set him up. The England international argued with referee Jose Munuera Montero, who raised his red card.

Madrid has called Spanish judging “rigged” in recent weeks and lost patience with Munuera Montero in the second half. Eduardo Camavinga was late on Budimir, who equalized for Osasuna before the hour.

The French midfielder clattered into the forward after Budimir had shot wide of the post, identical to the penalty Aurelien Tchouameni conceded in the derby draw with Atletico Madrid last weekend. Budimir’s penalty was his 13th goal of the season, trailing just Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski and Mbappe’s 17 scores.

After a threatening left-wing assault, Vinicius had a shot deflected wide and Mbappe nearly missed a second. Real Madrid pressed for a winner despite their numerical deficit, knowing their title challengers were closing in.

Mbappe had one last chance in stoppage time, but Sergio Herrera saved well. Manchester City will attempt to wear out Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday after playing nearly an hour with 10 men.