Antonio Rüdiger (31, Real Madrid) was sent off after throwing an ice pack at the referee. After the match, he tried to regain composure while greeting opposing players, but it is a situation where disciplinary action is possible.

Real Madrid drew 2-2 against Barcelona in the 2024-2025 Copa del RAY final held at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, Spain, on the 27th (Korean time) and lost 2-3 after extra time.

On that day, Rüdiger, who started as a central defender, left the field after 111 minutes. He became furious when the penalty kick awarded to his team just before the end of extra time was overturned due to offside after video review (VAR). He threw the ice pack towards the referee, fortunately missing, but received a red card immediately.

Unable to contain his anger, Rüdiger attempted to approach the referee. The Real Madrid coaching staff barely restrained him. Vinícius Júnior also rushed off the bench to protest against the referee. Vinícius was on the bench after being substituted for Brahim Díaz due to an injury.

The British media 'Sports Bible' reported, 'Rüdiger and Vinícius Júnior were sent off for unsportsmanlike conduct in the final. Teammates had to intervene to stop them.' Local Spanish media also focused on Rüdiger's outburst.

Real Madrid has expressed distrust towards referee De Burgos Bengoetxea since before the match. They once even went to the extreme of refusing official press conferences and training, claiming to have suffered from biased officiating in the past.

With this incident, Rüdiger has once again become subject to criticism. He has faced criticism in the past for similar outbursts.

'Football España' reported that 'Rüdiger was dragged out but returned to the field after the match ended and shook hands and hugged some Barcelona players.'

It was noted that 'the disciplinary measures against the three Real Madrid players who were sent off have not yet been determined. There is also attention on whether this punishment will extend to La Liga matches. If the sanction continues, there is a possibility that they will not be able to participate in this season's final El Clásico, which will be held in two weeks at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The Disciplinary Committee of the Spanish Football Association is expected to make a decision on this matter soon, with concerns growing that Rüdiger may face a lengthy suspension.'

Meanwhile, Real Madrid faces a trophyless season after missing out on the Copa del RAY title. Following their elimination in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League, they are also four points behind Barcelona (76 points) in La Liga, making a comeback difficult.

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