Under article 101 of the RFEF disciplinary code, which covers “mild violence” towards referees, Rudiger could have received a suspension of between four and 12 matches. All six games of Rudiger’s suspension will be served in league matches, meaning that it will extend until the start of next season. He will be banned for the...
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger faces a long spell on the sidelines after having knee surgery. Rudiger was forced off in extra time on Saturday as Real lost the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona and was later diagnosed with a partial tear of the external meniscus in his left knee. Real did not give...
Real Madrid had come from behind to lead 2-1 before Ferran Torres’ 84th-minute equaliser sent the Clasico final in Seville to extra time. Barcelona defender Jules Kounde drilled in a 22-yard screamer in the 116th minute to ultimately win a thrilling encounter on Saturday. In the final moments, Real forward Mbappe tried to shrug off...