Antonio Rudiger apologized for Barcelona’s final defeat at the end of Real Madrid’s 3-2 Cup Copa del Rey, which he could face a long suspension.
A fascinating Clasico in Seville was damaged by a chaotic scene, and Rudiger was replaced with a replacement, sent for sending referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the last few seconds.
After being fired, Rudiger had to be bound by team members and the staff behind the scenes. Lucas Vazquez and Jude Bellingham were then sent away after a full-time whistle.
Rudiger’s actions could be banned for up to 12 games, and he was held liable for an apology from X (formerly known as Twitter).
“I certainly had no excuse for my behavior last night. I’m very sorry for it,” Rudiger wrote.
“From the second half we played a really good game – after 111 minutes I couldn’t help my team anymore and before the last whistle, I made a mistake. Sorry for the referee and everyone who was disappointed last night.”
There must be no excuse for my behavior last night. I’m very sorry for this. We played a really good game from the second half – after 111 minutes I couldn’t help my team anymore and before the last whistle, I made a mistake. Sorry again to the referee and everyone, I…
– Antonio Rüdiger (@tonirouediger) April 27, 2025
Madrid asked Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea and VAR officials to remove them from the match before the match, indicating criticism of referee-centric content on the club’s TV channel.
Bengoetxea’s biggest appeal for the game favored Madrid, as he initially decided to award Barcelona the fine for Barcelona in the 96th minute after Pitchside Monitor made a VAR review after Raul Asencio appeared to have lowered Raphinha.
This means that the normal time ends at a 2-2 match level, with Ferran Torres taking Madrid’s lead after Pedri’s excellent opener for Barca after Kylian Mbappe’s free kick and Aurelien Tchouameni’s header.
However, Jules Kounde won Barcelona with a fierce drive in the 116th minute as they stayed on the high notes.
Madrid is four points behind Barcelona in Laliga, with five games left. They hosted Celta Vigo next Sunday, and then, seven days later, with Blaugrana at the Barcelona Olympic Stadium.
“We have two days off now. Then we will prepare for two big games against Celta Vigo and Barcelona,” said Coach Carlo Ancelotti.
“Overall, I feel like we’ve controlled the game, but they’re able to play behind us, and it’s when things get complicated, especially out of the second goal.
“We have to keep fighting because we gave everything, our competition is good and there is nothing to complain about. We are closer to winning than our opponents.”
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