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.

Gerard Pique has reacted to referee Gil Manzano’s decision for disallowing Real Madrid’s goal against Valencia. 

“It is not the first time he has done it,” Gerard Pique said of the referee.

“I understand that Madrid can complain, it should have been whistled a lot earlier, it’s not bad, but it’s late. 

“Whistling just when you’re focusing doesn’t make any sense.” 

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.”