- Red card, referee clash and controversy, Mark Real Madrid’s Cup Del Rey final.
- Rüdiger suffered six games punishment while Bellingham walked freely after the review.
- Grudge when Real Madrid star faces dramatic aftermath.
Real Madrid’s dramatic cup final against Barcelona ended with chaos, controversy and suspension.
Three Real Madrid players were sent away when tensions boiled in overtime.
Defender Antonio Rüdiger was overturned with a six-game red card game for Jude Bellingham after review by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
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Barcelona’s 3-2 hit loss sparked heated debate, especially the disciplined decisions made after the game.
With Rüdiger playing, Bellingham was cleared and Real Madrid faced a pivotal moment this season as they prepare for the remaining La Liga fixtures.
Antonio Rüdiger hit by six bans
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger was sentenced to six-game timeout after being fired during Barcelona’s final defeat.
The German international was ousted to a late time in overtime because referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea called “a object thrown from the technical area”.
The object didn’t attack the referee, but Rudy’s aggressive behavior required the intervention of the coaching staff.
The RFEF Disciplinary Committee classifies the law as “slight violence against referees”, guaranteeing suspensions across all matches – matches held in La Liga, while one match was played at the start of the 2025/26 season.
Coupled with Real Madrid’s concerns, Rudiger recently underwent surgery for a surgical torn and will begin the recovery process, which could keep him going for weeks.
Bellingham’s red card was overturned
Midfielder Jude Bellingham is another struggling Real Madrid player who was initially red-carded after the final whistle.
According to the referee’s report, he treated it “with a positive attitude” and must be bound by his teammates.
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However, after a thorough video review, the RFEF Competition Committee concluded that there was no misconduct and Bellingham’s red card was officially revoked.
The decision was a relief for Real Madrid, especially as they prepare for the rest of the Lagar campaign.
Lucas Vázquez was also punished
Senior right-back Lucas Vázquez still issued a red card after entering the court after replacing the court earlier.
He was seen protesting against his decision to teammate Kylian Mbappé.
As a result, Vázquez was suspended for two games and was expected to serve in Copa del Rey next season, waiting for him to continue his stay at the club.
RFEF’s discipline judgment sparked reaction
These disciplined achievements have attracted great attention from fans, experts and the media, many of whom believe that the final of Copa del Rey was damaged by suspicious hosting and excessive emotional reactions.
The controversy over the Real Madrid Cup del Rey’s red card may intensify the debate before the next El Clásico.
Their depth and tactical plans will be tested in the final period of the season as Real Madrid’s main players missing due to suspension and injuries.
