2025 Copa del Rey final

Key: (H) = Home; (A) = Away

The match official Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea issued three red cards — all to Real Madrid players. Antonio Rüdiger, who had already been substituted, was shown a red card during the stoppage time of extra time for throwing an object toward the referee from the technical area. Lucas Vázquez was sent off for entering the pitch to protest a refereeing decision aggressively. After the final whistle, Jude Bellingham was also dismissed for confronting the referee in an aggressive manner and had to be restrained by teammates.^[13]

After being sent off, Rüdiger publicly apologized for his behaviour, admitting there was no excuse for his actions and expressed regret for disappointing the fans.^[14] However, Rüdiger could be suspended for four to twelve matches, or up to three to six months if the offense is classified as more serious. Meanwhile, both Vázquez and Bellingham would receive two-match suspensions, which will be served in the next season's Copa del Rey.^[15] Ultimately, Rüdiger was handed a six-match ban across domestic competitions, while Bellingham's red card was rescinded and Vázquez received a two-match Copa del Rey suspension.^[16][17]