Overview

• Antonio Rüdiger received a red card in the Copa del Rey final for throwing ice cubes at referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea during Real Madrid's 3-2 loss to Barcelona in extra time.
• Rüdiger publicly apologized via social media, expressing regret for his actions and acknowledging there was no excuse for his behavior.
• The German Football Association (DFB) issued a strong reprimand but confirmed no further sanctions, leaving Rüdiger eligible for the upcoming Nations League finals in June.
• The Spanish Football Federation is considering a suspension of four to twelve matches under its disciplinary rules for throwing objects at officials.
• Former players, including Dietmar Hamann and Lothar Matthäus, have called for stricter consequences, such as suspension from the German national team, while others advocate for leniency.