Real Madrid branded ‘bad losers’ by football legend over ‘shocking’ off-field behaviour
Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit condemned Real Madrid’s classless behaviour against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final. The match descended into mania near the conclusion of extra time following Jules Kounde’s winner. Rudiger’s six match ban will extend into next season as the defender had surgery on his kneeGetty Rudiger took the headlines as he shockingly threw a bag of ice from the touchline towards referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea before being held back by teammates as he completely lost his cool. The Spanish football federation [RFEF] take referees’ reports into consideration when deciding bans, and concluded that Rudiger’s act was a ‘serious’ offence as the official noted the incident. Given the fact it’s a serious offence, it also covers all RFEF events including LaLiga. Rudiger offered an apology the day after his outburst but has received little sympathy with his temper roundly condemned. Jude Bellingham also accused the referee of giving every 50/50 decision in Barcelona‘s favour in video captured in the stadium tunnel. Reports from Spanish outlet Don Balon claim that Luka Modric accused the defender of ‘disrespecting the club’s badge’ in a dressing room confrontation. Their frustration reached boiling point thanks to a culmination of failures throughout the season. They crashed out of the Champions League in the quarter-finals after being thrashed by Arsenal and the league title seems out of range as Barcelona continue to thrive. When asked on talkSPORT breakfast if Real are similar to PSG years ago Petit responded: “I don’t think so. Madrid is probably the biggest club in the world. The history of the club is amazing, but I didn’t like their season on the pitch and off the pitch as well. “Communication, what they’re doing with the referee. It’s terrible, isn’t it? It’s shocking to see that. Bellingham avoided a ban as Madrid provided video evidence to contradict De Burgos Bengoetxea’s match reportGetty “I think it’s disrespectful for everybody that loved that club. The fans of the club should be ashamed about that.” PSG were once seen as a money indulgent club, often signing big stars which failed to reap European success. Likewise with Real, who this season who finally signed the much awaited Kylian Mbappe from the Parisians. He continued: “No class at all. They are bad losers. They’re trying to send the message that it’s a referee conspiracy against us. “Come on, you’ve been enjoying referee decisions for years and now all of a sudden you’re the victim of it.” Real have won the Champions League 15 times, most recently lifting the trophy in 2024 after beating Borussia Dortmund in the final. Petit was not impressed with Madrid’s anticstalkSPORT But this season, despite the addition of Mbappe, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have failed to improve or even maintain last campaign’s level. Due to this Ancelotti is set to leave Real for the second time and become manager of the Brazil national team.
Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit condemned Real Madrid’s classless behaviour against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.
The match descended into mania near the conclusion of extra time following Jules Kounde’s winner.
Rudiger took the headlines as he shockingly threw a bag of ice from the touchline towards referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea before being held back by teammates as he completely lost his cool.
The Spanish football federation [RFEF] take referees’ reports into consideration when deciding bans, and concluded that Rudiger’s act was a ‘serious’ offence as the official noted the incident.
Given the fact it’s a serious offence, it also covers all RFEF events including LaLiga.
Rudiger offered an apology the day after his outburst but has received little sympathy with his temper roundly condemned.
Jude Bellingham also accused the referee of giving every 50/50 decision in Barcelona‘s favour in video captured in the stadium tunnel.
Reports from Spanish outlet Don Balon claim that Luka Modric accused the defender of ‘disrespecting the club’s badge’ in a dressing room confrontation.
Their frustration reached boiling point thanks to a culmination of failures throughout the season.
They crashed out of the Champions League in the quarter-finals after being thrashed by Arsenal and the league title seems out of range as Barcelona continue to thrive.
When asked on talkSPORT breakfast if Real are similar to PSG years ago Petit responded: “I don’t think so. Madrid is probably the biggest club in the world. The history of the club is amazing, but I didn’t like their season on the pitch and off the pitch as well.
“Communication, what they’re doing with the referee. It’s terrible, isn’t it? It’s shocking to see that.
“I think it’s disrespectful for everybody that loved that club. The fans of the club should be ashamed about that.”
PSG were once seen as a money indulgent club, often signing big stars which failed to reap European success.
Likewise with Real, who this season who finally signed the much awaited Kylian Mbappe from the Parisians.
He continued: “No class at all. They are bad losers. They’re trying to send the message that it’s a referee conspiracy against us.
“Come on, you’ve been enjoying referee decisions for years and now all of a sudden you’re the victim of it.”
Real have won the Champions League 15 times, most recently lifting the trophy in 2024 after beating Borussia Dortmund in the final.
But this season, despite the addition of Mbappe, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have failed to improve or even maintain last campaign’s level.
Due to this Ancelotti is set to leave Real for the second time and become manager of the Brazil national team.
