Rüdiger Receives Six-Game Ban, Bellingham's Red Card Overturned

Real Madrid's Antonio Rüdiger has been handed a six-game ban after being sent off for throwing an object towards the referee and displaying aggressive behavior in the closing moments of the Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona. Rüdiger, who has since undergone knee surgery and is expected to miss the remainder of the LaLiga season and potentially the Club World Cup, expressed remorse for his actions but his apology was not deemed sufficient by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee. Lucas Vázquez received a two-game suspension for entering the field to protest a decision after being withdrawn from the match. Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham's red card was rescinded after video evidence showed he did not behave aggressively toward officials, contradicting the referee's initial report. The disciplinary decisions have shaped the aftermath of a highly charged final, with bans impacting Real Madrid's squad for upcoming matches.