Rudiger Faces Hefty Ban After Heated Copa Del Rey Final

The Copa Del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona was a dramatic affair, with Barcelona ultimately taking home the trophy after a late goal from Jules Kounde. But the biggest story after the game wasn’t about the play on the field, but about Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger’s angry outburst towards the referee.

Things got heated after the final whistle, with Rudiger clearly upset with the referee’s decisions. He even tried to throw an ice pack at the referee before his teammates stepped in to calm him down.

Now, Rudiger could be facing serious consequences for his actions. Reports suggest he could be banned from playing for 4 to 12 matches! That’s because his behavior is considered a serious offense against an official. If the competition committee confirms the ban, it would be a major blow to Real Madrid and one of the harshest penalties for a Real Madrid player in recent times.

Real Madrid is expected to appeal any ban, though, and they’ll certainly be standing behind their veteran defender. We’ll have to wait and see what the final decision is, but one thing’s for sure: this incident will be talked about for a long time.