Spanish referee José Luis Munuera Montero has been suspended from officiating in European competitions by UEFA until further notice.
This decision follows La Liga’s move to exclude him from the referee lineup for the upcoming matchweek.
Reports suggest that Munuera Montero’s suspension is linked to his controversial handling of the Osasuna vs. Real Madrid match, where he sent off Jude Bellingham for dissent—a decision that sparked widespread criticism.
According to a report by Relevo, Montero has been removed from La Liga’s officiating roster, while football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that UEFA has also taken action against the Spanish referee.
With this suspension, Montero will be ineligible to officiate in major European tournaments such as the Champions League and Europa League until further notice.
The referee has faced growing scrutiny in recent weeks over his handling of high-profile matches, with many questioning his decisions.
UEFA’s decision to suspend Munuera Montero underscores its commitment to ensuring fairness and integrity in European football, as the organization takes allegations of poor officiating seriously and responds swiftly when necessary.