Antonio Rüdiger, Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vázquez are all facing suspensions after the three players were sent off in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
What was potentially Real Madrid's last chance to win a major trophy this season ended in chaos. After Jules Koundé bagged the extra-time winner to ensure Barcelona's 3–2 victory in the Copa del Rey final, tensions reached an all-time high on the Real Madrid sideline.
Not only did the previously substituted Rüdiger throw ice at referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, but he also had to be held back from confronting the official. The center back was shown a straight red card, as were his teammates Bellingham and Vázquez soon after.
Referee De Burgos Bengoetxea's report stated that Vázquez was dismissed “for protesting one of our decisions, entering various meters onto the playing surface and making gestures of disconformity.” Bellingham, meanwhile, "came towards us with an aggressive attitude, having to be held back by his teammates."
The three red cards will undoubtedly result in suspensions for the players, but Rüdiger's punishment is expected to be the worst of all.
