'He went crazy' - Antonio Rudiger told to expect 'double-digit ban' after furious Copa del Rey final rampage following defeat to Barcelona

Rudiger was sent off after Real's defeat to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, as he protested a decision right at the end of the game. Such was his rage, he attempted to throw ice at the referee, and had to be forcibly restrained by his team-mates.

Now, Lothar Matthaus, Rudiger's countryman, has urged La Liga to hand the defender a lengthy ban. He believes that Rudiger should be grateful if he receives anything close to a four-week suspension, but is anticipating "double-digits".

Matthaus said on Sky90: "He went crazy, he was no longer in control. He's a German international, he should be a role model. Yesterday he forgot all about that."

He added: "If he walks away with a four-week suspension, he can be satisfied. I'm more thinking of a double-digit ban. I expect a massive ban. Besides, he was on probation."

Real play Celta Vigo on Sunday before they renew hostilities with Barcelona on May 11. Los Blancos are four points behind their eternal rivals with five games to go.