Three Real Madrid stars, including Rudiger, were sent off in the Copa del Rey final — now they await heavy and career-shaking punishments.

Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea showed three Real Madrid players a red card for their behaviour in the Copa del Rey final.

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The players include Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rudiger and Lucas Vazquez.

Rudiger was red-carded for throwing ice at the referee as seen in this video.

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It remains unclear why Vazquez and Bellingham were also shown a red card.

All three Real Madrid starters will be suspended for the game against Celta Vigo.

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Rudiger faces a longer ban as he could miss El Clasico.