A meeting that will remain in the spirits as the tension was present on the lawn. But a gesture may have talked about for several weeks. At the end of extra time, Antonio Rudiger – released in the 11th minute of play – did not hide his frustration as to the decisions of the referee in the game.
The German defender sent a projectile to the referee. A gesture which has earned him an expulsion of the game and which should have been studied by the various instances in the coming days. Madrid could be heavily suspended.
This Sunday, the former Chelsea defender spoke on his social networks and took the opportunity to apologize.
“There is definitely no excuse for my behavior last night. I'm really sorry for that. We played very well from the second half. After 111 minutes, I was no longer able to help my team and, before the final whistle, I made an error. Still sorry for the referee and all the people I disappointed last night, ” he said on his Instagram account.
Rudiger Gros Risk
Antonio Rudiger could risk very big after his gesture. According to the referee's report, German “Was expelled for throwing an object from the technical surface without touching me. After receiving the red card, he had to be mastered by several members of his staff, showing an aggressive attitude ”, Can we read in the text.
German's gesture is considered an assault. The defender risks a sanction of four to twelve games under article 101 of the disciplinary code. As this is a serious sanction, it will be applied in all the Spanish competitions, the Liga included, which will deprive him of the next Clasico.
“Use minor violence against referees. Get, push, shake up or shake or, in general, other attitudes towards the referees who, because they are only slightly violent, do not demonstrate an aggressive attitude on the part of the agent, will be sanctioned with a suspension of four to twelve games. When the author of the offense is a doctor, a nurse or a physiotherapist of the opposing teams, the suspension sanction of four to six months will be imposed, unless the act constitutes a more serious offense, with the corresponding financial penalty“, Specifies this article. Business to follow …
