How Many Games Will Rudiger, Bellingham and Vazquez Miss for Real Madrid Through Suspension? | OneFootball

Antonio Rüdiger, Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vázquez are all facing suspensions after the three players were sent off in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

What was potentially Real Madrid's last chance to win a major trophy this season ended in chaos. After Jules Koundé bagged the extra-time winner to ensure Barcelona's 3–2 victory in the Copa del Rey final, tensions reached an all-time high on the Real Madrid sideline.

Not only did the previously substituted Rüdiger throw ice at referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, but he also had to be held back from confronting the official. The center back was shown a straight red card, as were his teammates Bellingham and Vázquez soon after.

Referee De Burgos Bengoetxea's report stated that Vázquez was dismissed “for protesting one of our decisions, entering various meters onto the playing surface and making gestures of disconformity.” Bellingham, meanwhile, "came towards us with an aggressive attitude, having to be held back by his teammates."

The three red cards will undoubtedly result in suspensions for the players, but Rüdiger's punishment is expected to be the worst of all.

How Many Games Will Antonio Rudiger Miss for Real Madrid Through Suspension?

Rüdiger received a six-match ban for his actions in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. Since the ban is more than four games, the sanctions accumulate across Spanish competitions. Therefore, Rüdiger must serve his suspension in La Liga despite receiving the red card in the Copa del Rey.

Rüdiger will miss Real Madrid's remaining five La Liga matches, including an all-important El Clásico on May 11, due to both the suspension and injury. The former Chelsea defender underwent surgery for a tear in the outer meniscus of his left knee and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.

The center back will then serve the sixth-game of his ban in the first La Liga match of the 2025–26 season.

How Many Games Will Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vazquez Miss for Real Madrid Through Suspension?

The good news for Real Madrid is that Bellingham's red card was rescinded and therefore the England international will face no further punishment. Vázquez, though, was handed a two-match ban.

Vázquez does not have to serve his suspension until next season's Copa del Rey. Except the Spaniard might not be on Real Madrid by the time the 2025–26 season starts. Vázquez's contract expires in June and there have been no moves to offer the 33-year-old a new deal.