Barcelona gained the Copa del Rey remaining after a memorable 120 minutes on Saturday, however the primary speaking level may very well be about Actual Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, who exploded with rage within the remaining phases of the match at La Cartuja.
Within the remaining minute of stoppage time on the finish of additional time, referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea blew for a foul on Eric Garcia by Kylian Mbappe, and that was met by excessive fury from the Actual Madrid dugout. Each Lucas Vazquez and Vinicius Junior charged on the pitch, whereas Rudiger is reported to have thrown an object in direction of the official.
VINICIUS Y RUDIGER DEBERÍAN TENER 8 PARTIDOS DE SANCIÓN, QUE HACEN TIRÁNDOLE ALGO AL ÁRBITRO pic.twitter.com/gFWiqNd3Rn
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Unsurprisingly, he was despatched off, and so was Lucas after the total time whistle for his half within the incident. And it was additionally confirmed by Relevo reporter Rodra {that a} third Actual Madrid participant was additionally proven a pink card by De Burgos Bengoetxea, believed to be both Vinicius or Jude Bellingham.
It will likely be Rudiger’s actions that steal the headlines over the approaching days, as he needed to be held again from confronting the referee by Actual Madrid teammates and likewise members of the teaching employees. He was ultimately dragged away earlier than returning to the pitch after full time, at which level he exchanged handshakes and hugs with some Barcelona gamers.
And the frustrations spilled over from the Actual Madrid bench on the finish! 😳
Antonio Rudiger must be held again by his teammates as he tries to get to the referee 😬 pic.twitter.com/CKBtqnMje8
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It stays to be seen what suspensions are handed out to the three Actual Madrid gamers that had been dismissed, and likewise whether or not these bans would carry over to La Liga. In that case, there may be probabilities for them to overlook out when the ultimate El Clasico fixture of the season takes place on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in two weeks’ time. Within the coming days, the Spanish Soccer Federation’s Disciplinary committee will rule on the issues, however at this stage, there are fears that Rudiger in significantly may very well be suspended for some time.