If the Disciplinary Committee delivers the harshest possible ruling, the German star's season will almost certainly end prematurely, putting "Los Blancos'" already depleted defense in a precarious situation.
Holding our breath awaiting the verdict.
Following their 2-3 defeat to Barcelona at La Cartuja, Real Madrid's management is on tenterhooks awaiting a detailed report from referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea regarding Rüdiger's uncontrolled behavior. All eyes are now on the final decision from the Disciplinary Committee, expected to be announced this week.
Given Real Madrid's already unstable defense, the prospect of losing Rudiger, one of their irreplaceable pillars, would be a devastating blow to coach Carlo Ancelotti's ambitions. If the German defender receives a lengthy suspension, Ancelotti will almost certainly have to move defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to fill the center-back position.
This not only disrupts the defense but also creates a major gap in the midfield, which has already suffered heavy losses with Eduardo Camavinga's injury and Dani Ceballos's uncertain fitness.
According to leaked information from the referee's report, Rudiger was sent off in the final minutes of the second half of extra time (120th minute) for throwing an object from the technical area towards the referees. Although fortunately it did not hit its target, the action was still considered serious.
Furthermore, Rudiger's subsequent aggressive behavior, which forced coaching staff to intervene to de-escalate the situation, further increased the risk of a harsher punishment.
Rudiger risks receiving a 12-match ban. |
With these unsportsmanlike conducts, Rudiger faces a severe penalty, ranging from 4 to 12 matches under Article 101 of the Spanish Football Federation's Disciplinary Code, which pertains to "minor violence against a referee". If the Disciplinary Committee decides to impose the maximum penalty, it would mean the former Chelsea defender's 2024/2025 La Liga season would end immediately, an irreparable loss for Real Madrid at a crucial stage of the season.
Immediately after the unfortunate incident, Rudiger quickly posted a public apology on his personal social media accounts. He wrote: "There are no excuses for my actions last night. I am truly sorry to everyone. After 111 minutes of intense play, I was unable to help the team more, and before the game ended, I made a regrettable mistake. Once again, I offer my sincerest apologies to the referees."
Rudiger's quick and sincere admission of guilt may be considered by the Disciplinary Committee as a mitigating factor. However, given the seriousness of the incident, his absence from the upcoming El Clásico in La Liga is almost inevitable.
A rare precedent, an unpredictable penalty.
In recent Spanish football history, there has never been a recorded instance of a player throwing an object at a referee from the technical area. The most recent comparable incident was Arda Turan's 2015 throw of a shoe during a match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. However, Turan only received a yellow card because the referee determined that the act was not directly aimed at the official.
The case of Ángel Correa this season, when the Atlético Madrid striker was banned for five matches for insulting the referee, has also been cited as a bad precedent that could negatively affect Rudiger. It is highly likely that the German defender will receive further punishment for his lack of self-control after already being sent off.
Lucas Vazquez received a red card from the referee in the Copa del Rey final. |
Besides Rudiger's serious case, Real Madrid is also awaiting a ruling from the Disciplinary Committee regarding the penalties for two other players, Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vazquez, who also received red cards in the recent final.
Bellingham is accused of "aggressive behavior" for approaching and arguing with the referee after a foul. The former Borussia Dortmund star now faces a potential suspension of two to three matches under Article 124 concerning disrespect towards the referee.
However, according to several sources, this penalty is expected to be applied to Copa del Rey matches next season, rather than affecting the La Liga schedule.
Meanwhile, Vazquez was sent off for "protesting the referee's decision and walking a few meters onto the pitch" after the match had ended. With the offense considered less serious, the Spanish full-back is likely to only face a 1-2 match ban.
With the violations not being too serious, both Bellingham and Vazquez are unlikely to affect Real Madrid's La Liga schedule for the remainder of the season, somewhat easing coach Ancelotti's worries about squad availability, although the "storm" of suspensions surrounding Rüdiger still hangs over the Spanish royal club.
Source: https://znews.vn/rudiger-tra-gia-dat-cho-su-boc-dong-post1549313.html
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