Overview
- The RFEF disciplinary committee issued a one-match suspension Wednesday, which sidelines Fede Valverde for Real Madrid’s trip to Mallorca on April 4.
- Referee José Luis Munuera Montero sent him off in the 77th minute for what his report called kicking an opponent when the ball was out of reach and using excessive force.
- Spain’s referee body, the CTA, said the red card and VAR’s choice not to intervene were correct, citing a late challenge from behind with ankle contact and no chance to play the ball.
- The Competition Committee rejected Real Madrid’s appeal and set the punishment at one game, the minimum for serious foul play.
- Spanish outlets report Madrid may ask the Appeals Committee to review the case, though an overturn is viewed as unlikely and Valverde is expected back for Girona on April 10.