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It's a shock.
England's 'BBC' Real Madrid center back Antonio Rudiger claimed on the 27th (Korea time) that he could face a maximum one-year suspension. Rudiger started in the final of the Copa del Rey (King's Cup) against Barcelona in 2024-2025 at Estadio Olimpico de la Cartuha in Seville, Spain, and was replaced in the sixth minute of extra time.
However, it exploded on the bench just before the end of the game. With a 2-3 draw, Real Madrid teammate Kylian Mbappe stormed off the bench after it was ruled he had fouled Eric Garcia in a de facto final attack. He threw an ice pack at the referee.
The referee ordered Rudiger to leave. Bengali referee Ricardo de Burgos wrote in the match report that `I wasn't right, but Rudiger threw things in the technical area and sent them off.'
According to the disciplinary regulations of the Spanish Football Association, Rudiger's suspension is inevitable. If sanctioned under Article 101, which stipulates 'light violence against referees', Rudiger may be suspended from four to 12 games.
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However, if his actions are deemed more serious, Article 104, which deals with 'Attacks on Judges', stipulates that he can be suspended for three to six months. The suspension can be extended from six months to one year if the act is deemed to have created a 'serious risk' even if the referee does not take medical action.
Danie Benitez from Granada was suspended for three months in 2012 for throwing a bottle at the referee. Rudiger was more strongly opposed to the exit order but was held back by Real Madrid's coaching staff.
It's not just Rudiger. Lucas Vazquez, who was replaced, was sent off after entering the stadium and protesting the decision. A minute later, Jude Bellingham was also shown a red card when he clashed with the referee.
The game is expected to go down in history as an all-time scandal. Barcelona took the lead with Pedri's first goal in the 28th minute of the first half.
Real Madrid sought a turnaround by replacing Mbappe at the start of the second half. Mbappe equalized with a right-footed free kick in front of the penalty arc in the 25th minute of the second half, bringing the game to square one. Real Madrid turned the tide in the 32nd minute of the second half with Orelien Chouameni's come-from-behind goal.
However, Barcelona re-balanced it with Ferran Torres' score in the 39th minute of the second half. In the end, the game led to extra time. Barcelona finished with Jules Kounde's winning goal in the 11th minute of extra time. Barcelona, which won 3-2 after a close game, lifted the trophy.
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But the bitter aftertaste was indelible. Even before the game, there was tension between Real Madrid and Burgos Bengal Ethea. Real Madrid showed his mistakes on its TV channel and emphasized that it had never commanded a European Champions League or FIFA level match.
Real Madrid also pointed out that his winning rate was not good when he was refereeing the game. Burgos Bengaletea refuted the controversy through a press conference of tears, and eventually a major accident occurred.
Criticism is also mounting against Real Madrid, which has lost its temper.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
