27.04.2025 14:30
In the final of the Copa del Rey, Barcelona triumphed over Real Madrid 3-2 in a match that was marked by events in the final moments. The referee, Ricardo De Burgos, showed a red card to Antonio Rudiger, along with two other Real Madrid players, claiming that Rudiger had thrown an object at him. Following this incident, Rudiger is facing a significant penalty.
In the final of the Spanish King’s Cup, in the El Clasico, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time to become the champion. The incident involving Madrid player Antonio Rüdiger in the final moments of the fiercely contested match overshadowed the game itself.
CHAOS IN THE 120+2 MINUTE
Barcelona won the match and took the trophy home with goals from Pedri, Ferran Torres, and Jules Kounde. For Real Madrid, the goals were scored by Aurelien Tchouameni with assists from Kylian Mbappe and Arda Güler. In the final minutes of the match that went to extra time, three players from Real Madrid received red cards after the incidents that occurred. The Real Madrid bench reacted to Kylian Mbappe's foul on Eric Garcia in the 120+2 minute of the match.
"RUDIGER THREW AN OBJECT AT THE REFEREE"
The match referee Ricardo De Burgos showed a red card to Antonio Rüdiger, who was substituted in the 111th minute, due to the reactions he received. Reports in the Spanish press stated that the referee's report included the statement, "He was sent off for throwing an object that did not hit me. After receiving the red card, he had to be restrained by several members of the coaching staff and exhibited an aggressive attitude."
2 MORE RED CARDS WERE ISSUED
Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vazquez from Real Madrid also received red cards. The possible penalties for the three players who received red cards in Carlo Ancelotti's team have also been revealed. According to a report in AS, it is expected that Antonio Rüdiger will receive the heaviest penalty among those who received red cards.
HE COULD RECEIVE A 12-MATCH BAN
Due to Rüdiger's actions towards the referee, it was stated that he could receive a ban of 4 to 12 matches. If the German defender receives the minimum penalty, he will miss the next 4 matches. If he receives a penalty longer than 4 matches, this experienced defender will end the season, and any part of the penalty exceeding 5 matches will be served in the next season. The other players who received red cards, Lucas Vazquez and Jude Bellingham, are expected to receive a 2-3 match ban, which they will serve in the next season's Spanish King’s Cup matches.