{"id":22568,"date":"2026-02-06T05:46:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/a-brutal-blow-to-real-madrid-that-could-make-jos-mourinho-very-happy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T05:46:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:46:40","slug":"a-brutal-blow-to-real-madrid-that-could-make-jos-mourinho-very-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/a-brutal-blow-to-real-madrid-that-could-make-jos-mourinho-very-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"A brutal blow to Real Madrid that could make Jos Mourinho very happy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">\n<p>A blow to Real Madrid: harsh suspension for Rodrygo<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The UEFA Disciplinary Committee applied a clause for &#8220;insulting or abusive language towards the refereeing team&#8221; and confirmed Real Madrid&#8217;s punishment, which left them without one of their most decisive attackers at a crucial moment in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Rodrygo&#8217;s absence is combined with Jude Bellingham&#8217;s injury, leaving Real Madrid with two very important absences. Despite this, Arbeloa&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/football\/real-madrid\/2026\/02\/06\/69857307268e3ef8678b45ae.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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