Antonio Rudiger Sent Message From German FA as He Faces Huge Ban

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**Antonio Rudiger Receives Warning From German FA as He Faces Lengthy Suspension**  

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**Antonio Rudiger Potentially Facing Major Suspension After Copa del Rey Final Sending-Off**

Antonio Rudiger’s behaviour during the Copa del Rey final has been described as **”unacceptable”** by Rudi Voller, sporting director of the German FA, as the player awaits news on a potentially severe ban. Although he was substituted during extra time against Barcelona, Rudiger was issued a red card after tensions escalated on the sidelines. The ex-Chelsea defender was caught throwing an item at referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea.

There had been speculation that Real Madrid were considering withdrawing from the final over the referee appointment, and frustration toward the official’s performance was evident from the players. However, Rudiger’s conduct has drawn widespread criticism. Voller, a key figure in German football, has now addressed the situation.

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**German FA Director Criticises Rudiger’s Conduct**  

The player has since issued a public apology

Discussing the incident, according to the *Mirror*, Voller strongly denounced Rudiger’s actions and highlighted concerns about professionalism from the 32-year-old:

> *”Toni is a great player, but as a national team player, he must also show class in his behaviour. He rightly demands respect for himself, but he must extend that same respect to others without exception. In this case, he and some teammates allowed themselves to be swept up by the extremely heated atmosphere that, inexplicably, often surrounds the club even before kickoff. That is unacceptable, particularly for a German international.”*

Although the final decision on the suspension length is pending, Spanish football regulations note that the punishment could range from 12 matches if viewed as *‘mild violence’* toward a match official, to as much as six months if categorized as an *‘assault against a referee.’*

**GIVEMESPORT Key Stat:** Rudiger was one of three players dismissed at the end of the 2025 Copa del Rey final, alongside Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vazquez.

**Related:** *Jude Bellingham Slammed by Fans While Collecting Copa del Rey Runners-Up Medal*

In the referee’s post-match report, further details emerged explaining Rudiger’s dismissal:

> *”In the 120th minute, player (22) Rudiger, Antonio, was sent off for the following reason: For throwing an object from the technical area, which missed me. After being shown the red card, he had to be restrained by several members of the coaching staff, displaying an aggressive attitude.”*

**Rudiger Responds With Public Apology After Ejection**  

The Real Madrid defender expressed regret for his actions

Following the game, Rudiger took to social media to issue an apology, acknowledging his error in judgment.

> *”There’s definitely no excuse for my behaviour last night. I’m very sorry for that,”* the Champions League winner said. *”We played a very good game from the 2nd half on – after 111 minutes I was not able to help my team anymore and before the final whistle I made a mistake. Sorry again to the referee and to everyone I disappointed last night.”*

Due to his red card, Rudiger is now set to miss most, if not all, of Madrid’s remaining La Liga fixtures, with only five matches left to close the four-point gap to Barcelona at the league’s summit.

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