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Rudiger apologises after raging at referee in Real's cup final loss to Barcelona

Real Madrid's Endrick (right) comes on as a substitute to replace Antonio Rudiger during the Copa del Rey final against FC Barcelona at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville on April 27, 2025.

By  Reuters

What you need to know:

  • Antonio Rudiger was shown a straight red after he erupted in fury and threw an object at the referee.
  • After the final whistle, Vazquez and Bellingham were also red carded for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has apologised for his behaviour in the 3-2 extra-time loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday when he was shown a straight red after he erupted in fury and threw an object at the referee.

The incident occurred when the official called a foul for a challenge by forward Kylian Mbappe on defender Eric Garcia, denying Real a final chance to find an equaliser moments after Barcelona's Jules Kounde scored the winner in the 116th minute.

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