Antonio Rudiger is under fire after being red-carded during extra time in the Copa del Rey final for hurling an object toward referee Ricardo de Burgos. Though it missed, his aggressive conduct post-dismissal forced Real Madrid staff to intervene. German FA sporting director Rudi Völler labeled Rudiger’s actions “unacceptable,” stressing national players must show composure. With Spanish FA rules allowing bans up to six months for referee assault, Rudiger’s season—and possibly Euro 2025—hangs in the balance.
