Three Real Madrid stars discover Copa del Rey final red card fate as bans confirmed
In a tumultuous Copa del Rey final, Real Madrid faced a 3-2 defeat against Barcelona, resulting in red cards for three of its players. Antonio Rudiger received a six-game suspension for confronting the referee and throwing an object, while Lucas Vazquez was handed a two-game ban for participating in post-match protests. Jude Bellingham's red card was overturned after a review revealed differing accounts of the incident, allowing him to play in upcoming matches. The emotional aftermath of the game, marked by Jules Kounde's late winner, has led to repercussions that will impact the next season. With Rudiger recovering from knee surgery, he will miss the remainder of the current season and the start of the next La Liga campaign if fit.
Real Madrid's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona ended in a chaotic 3-2 loss, with three players receiving red cards during the match's heated conclusion.
Antonio Rudiger was given a six-game ban by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for aggressively confronting the referee and throwing an object, an action deemed unacceptable by the RFEF.
Lucas Vazquez faced a two-game suspension for joining the protests after the match, which could affect crucial upcoming league games, including a potential title decider against Barcelona.
Jude Bellingham's red card was rescinded after a review revealed a different version of events than initially reported, clearing him for the remaining season fixtures.
The high tensions of the match, exacerbated by Jules Kounde's decisive goal, resulted in a dramatic aftermath that extended beyond the final whistle.
Antonio Rudiger's recent knee surgery means he will be sidelined for the rest of the season, and he will also miss the start of the next season's La Liga if he is fit to play.
The disciplinary actions taken by the RFEF reflect the intense emotional climate of the match and its potential long-term implications for Real Madrid's squad.
The dust has settled on Real Madrid’s fiery Copa del Rey final, but the fallout is far from over.
Three Los Blancos players were sent off in a chaotic ending to their 3-2 extra-time loss to Barcelona — and now, the punishments are official.
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has issued suspensions to Antonio Rudiger and Lucas Vazquez, while Jude Bellingham has had his red card overturned.
Emotions ran high in the dying moments, and the consequences will stretch into the next season.
The game, already a tension-packed affair against their biggest rivals, exploded after Jules Kounde’s late winner. Madrid’s frustration turned to fury.
And with cards flying like stray passes on a windy day, the final whistle didn’t end the drama — it only fueled it.
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How many matches will Rudiger, Vazquez and Bellingham miss due to red card ban?
Antonio Rudiger has been hit with a six-game ban after aggressively confronting the referee.
Despite being subbed off earlier, the German defender stormed the field and was caught hurling an object toward the official.
RFEF didn’t hold back, calling the act “unacceptable” and denying Madrid’s plea for a reduced punishment based on his apology.
To make matters worse — or perhaps easier for Carlo Ancelotti — Rudiger recently underwent knee surgery and will miss the rest of the season anyway.
Still, he won’t be eligible for Madrid’s La Liga opener next campaign, assuming he’s fit.
Lucas Vazquez didn’t escape either. The right-back received a two-game ban for joining the post-match protests from the sidelines.
That means he'll miss key upcoming league matches, including a possible title decider against Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham got the benefit of a second look. After reviewing the incident, the disciplinary committee found “a different version of events” than what was initially reported.
His red card has been thrown out, clearing him for the remaining fixtures.