Real Madrid full-back Marcelo will be suspended for the next three Copa del Rey matches. The RFEF Disciplinary Committee decided on Friday to impose this heavy sanction on the Brazilian after his red card in the round of 16 against Elche on Thursday (1-2). According to the report of the match referee, Mr. Vazquez, the 33-year-old defender told him after his expulsion “You are very bad”.
Real Madrid, who had initially contested the expulsion of Marcelo, video in support, will finally have to do without their left side for the quarter-final of the Cup against Athletic Bilbao on February 3, but also for hypothetical semi-finals, if Carlos Ancelotti’s men qualify. The Brazilian remains however at the disposal of the Italian technician for the next matches of Real in the league and in particular for the reception of Elche on Sunday at 4:15 p.m.
