Madrid could be thrown out of Copa Del Rey

Real Madrid risks being disqualified from the Copa del Rey after fielding an ineligible player on Wednesday in a 3-1 victory over Cadiz, its opening match in the competition.

Second division side Osasuna were thrown out of the competition earlier this season for fielding an ineligible player in their second round tie against Mirandes.

Recall that in our Copa semifinal against Barcelona last season, Cheryshev picked up a yellow card in the 38th minute.

Cadiz has until Thursday to officially lodge a complaint with the Spanish FA, and then punishment will be determined. On top of everything, for respect for football, ‘ he said.

Madrid director Emilio Butragueno said he had spoken to the federation and was told that a competition judge would have the final decision on the club’s fate. No one at Real Madrid called me.

After receiving Benitez’s assurances, Cheryshev opted to stay with Los Blancos and fight for a regular spot, but the promised game time has not materialized.

At Villarreal, Cheryshev scored four goals and created nine assists in 26 La Liga outings, so a return to the El Madrigal outfit is very possible.

“When we knew we substituted him to show good faith”. We played a great game in hard circumstances.

“I consider him a fundamental player for us”.

‘The situation is this.

“He is a player that was out injured for 55 days”.

Rafa Benitez seemed to have been warned of Cheryshev’s problem during the break and he opted to leave the Russian in the bench and bring Kovacic in.

Although Real Madrid, Benitez and Butragueno dealt with the matter solemnly, others reacted in different ways.

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