UCL: Leave referees alone – Guardiola warns Bellingham ahead of Real Madrid vs Man City

Pep Guardiola is taking a firm stance on the situation regarding Jude Bellingham’s dismissal. Guardiola’s perspective emphasizes respect for referees and maintaining a level of discipline on the field. While it’s clear Bellingham’s words may have been interpreted differently, Guardiola is focusing on the fact that the best course of action is to avoid such incidents altogether. His comment about not understanding the difference between “f— off” and “f— you” seems to point out that, regardless of the exact wording, the intention behind the words is what matters. It’s interesting how Guardiola always emphasizes respect for officials—something that could be a good message for players to remember, especially in high-stakes games like these Champions League matchups.