Real Madrid came from behind to play a 2-2 draw with Valencia, but it’s a game that the Los Blancos could have won 3-2.

There was a huge controversy in the final minute of the game, as referee Gil Manzano decided to blow the full-time whistle while a cross was being delivered by Brahim Diaz, which was eventually converted by Jude Bellingham.

It sparked a bitter reaction from the Real Madrid players and coaches, which led to Jude Bellingham getting sent off.

Valencia star Hugo Duro has admitted he didn’t understand why the referee did what he did.

Speaking to the media post-match, Hugo Duro, who opened the scoring for Valencia, admitted that he too was left bemused by the actions of referee Gil Manzano.

He said: “I understand why Real Madrid are angry.

“You should either blow the whistle before the cross or after the cross. I don’t understand why it took the ref so long to blow it.”

Meanwhile, Real Madrid have released a statement about the controversial decision.

“An unprecedented refereeing decision by Gil Manzano prevented Real Madrid’s victory against Valencia at Mestalla,” Real Madrid said in a statement posted on their website.

“With the score at 2-2 and in the last play of the game, Brahim [Diaz] crossed into the area and Bellingham finished off with a header making it 2-3.

“But the referee annulled the goal by signalling the end of the match when the Malaga native’s [Diaz] pass went through the air. The league leaders deserved the three points but added only one in a match that they were losing 2-0.

“Two goals from Vini[cius] Jr tied the duel, finally resolved with the decision of Gil Manzano.”