Antonio Rudiger issues statement as Real Madrid star faces ban for attacking referee
Antonio Rudiger is facing a lengthy ban (Picture: Getty) Antonio Rudiger has released a statement following the red card he received in the aftermath of Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey final defeat against Barcelona. The Real defender is facing a lengthy suspension after appearing to throw ice at the referee and shouting aggressively while being held back by histeammates during the closing stages of last night’s thrilling match. Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea also handed out red cards to Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vázquez for protesting. De Burgos wrote in his match report that Rudiger ‘threw an object from the coaching area that didn’t reach me,’ adding that the former Chelsea star displayed ‘an aggressive attitude.’ Rudiger had already been substituted off when he had to be held back by Real players and staff while he held a small bag of ice. He continued to shout at De Burgos. The Germany international must now wait to find out what disciplinary action will be taken against him but apologised for his actions in a shortmessage on Instagram. He wrote: ‘There’s definitely no excuse for my behaviour last night. I’m very sorry for that. We played a very good game from the second half on. Jude Bellingham was furious with the referee at half time (Premier Sports) Lucas Vazquez was also given a red card (Credits: REUTERS) ‘After 11 minutes I was not able to help my team anymore and before the final whistle I did a mistake. ‘Sorry again to the referee and to everyone I have disappointed last night.’ More to follow…
Antonio Rudiger has released a statement following the red card he received in the aftermath of Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey final defeat against Barcelona.
The Real defender is facing a lengthy suspension after appearing to throw ice at the referee and shouting aggressively while being held back by histeammates during the closing stages of last night’s thrilling match.
Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea also handed out red cards to Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vázquez for protesting.
De Burgos wrote in his match report that Rudiger ‘threw an object from the coaching area that didn’t reach me,’ adding that the former Chelsea star displayed ‘an aggressive attitude.’
Rudiger had already been substituted off when he had to be held back by Real players and staff while he held a small bag of ice. He continued to shout at De Burgos.
The Germany international must now wait to find out what disciplinary action will be taken against him but apologised for his actions in a shortmessage on Instagram.
He wrote: ‘There’s definitely no excuse for my behaviour last night. I’m very sorry for that. We played a very good game from the second half on.
‘After 11 minutes I was not able to help my team anymore and before the final whistle I did a mistake.
‘Sorry again to the referee and to everyone I have disappointed last night.’
More to follow…
