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Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger erupted in fury during the final moments of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, throwing an object at the referee and earning a red card.
In the dying moments of the fiery Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, an ugly scene unfolded that overshadowed an intense El Clasico. After a foul was awarded to Barcelona, Eric Garcia quickly fell after contact with an opponent, rolling dramatically on the ground, which triggered an explosive reaction from the Real Madrid bench.
At that moment, an object was thrown in the direction of the referee — and it appears that Antonio Rüdiger was the one who hurled it. The German defender, overwhelmed with rage, did not stop there. Witnesses described him as “spewing anger”, and it reportedly took five members of Real Madrid's staff to restrain him before he could storm onto the pitch.
Rüdiger’s facial expressions left little doubt about his fury. His complete loss of control led to a straight red card, joining Vinicius Junior who was also sent off in the closing chaos. The incident paints a damaging picture, and Rüdiger now faces the possibility of a severe penalty for his actions, both individually and for his club.
Meanwhile, Barcelona celebrated a historic night. They lifted the Spanish King's Cup, remain top of the La Liga standings, and are preparing for their semi-final showdown in the Champions League. The contrast between the two sides at the final whistle could not have been more stark.