Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger received a six-game ban after his red card in the team's Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona.

Real Madrid and Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger had a knee operation on Tuesday and faces a race to be fit for the Nations League Final Four and the Club World Cup. The centre back was also hit with a six-game ban by the Spanish FA after throwing an object at the referee in Saturday's Spanish Cup final defeat to Barcelona.

The Real Madrid defender, Antonio Rüdiger, has been suspended for six matches for improper conduct during the Spanish Cup final against Barcelona. He threw an ice cube towards the referee and made aggressive gestures.