Real Madrid have just suffered a huge blow ahead of an important match on the calendar. Bad news for Valdebebas, but Jos Mourinho must be very happy.
A blow to Real Madrid: harsh suspension for Rodrygo
Ibalo Arbeloa will not be able to rely on one of his best attacking players. Rodrigo Goes received a red card in the final Champions League match against Benfica and has been suspended for two games, UEFA announced.
The UEFA Disciplinary Committee applied a clause for “insulting or abusive language towards the refereeing team” and confirmed Real Madrid’s punishment, which left them without one of their most decisive attackers at a crucial moment in the Champions League.
Rodrigo apologized after the incident, but it leaves the team in a very vulnerable position at a point where they could be eliminated from another competition.
Rodrygo’s absence is combined with Jude Bellingham’s injury, leaving Real Madrid with two very important absences. Despite this, Arbeloa’s side remain favorites to win the title, but there is no doubt that complacency would be dangerous as Benfica are more than capable of pulling off an upset.
