Cristiano Ronaldo picked up an undeserved red card on Sunday, but his reaction to the bad call is going to keep him out of action for a month. He’s been suspended five games — one for his red card and four more for shoving the official.
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended 5 games for pushing referee in Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
He might get one game knocked off, but he’ll definitely miss four La Liga matches.
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Real Madrid is appealing Ronaldo’s second yellow for a dive, and they have a case. However, that would only cause one game of his suspension to be lifted. Four games is the minimum suspension for contact with an official in Spain.
Ronaldo will miss Wednesday’s Supercopa de España second leg against Barcelona, then the next four La Liga games. Those matches are away to Deportivo La Coruña, at home against Valencia and Levante, then away to Real Sociedad. He’ll return to action in a home match against Real Betis.
Goal of the day
Marco Asensio’s rocket for Madrid against Barcelona. (Managing Madrid)
In the news
Barcelona has signed Brazilian midfielder Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande for a stunning €40 million. (Barca Blaugranes)
Philippe Coutinho is sitting out Liverpool’s Champions League qualifier against Hoffenheim with a minor injury as transfer speculation swirls. (Liverpool Offside)
Diego Costa says Chelsea have treated him “like a criminal” as he tries to force a transfer. (We Ain’t Got No History)
Jose Mourinho says that Victor Lindelöf is not ready for Premier League action. (ESPN FC)
You should be reading
Tom Sanderson on Casemiro changing what Real Madrid is about. (These Football Times)
Franco Ficetola on AC Milan youngster Patrick Cutrone, who’s trying to avoid the fate of other recent Italian wonderkid strikers. (The Gentlemen Ultra)
Eric Devin and Adam White on Neymar and Ligue 1’s quest to become one of the big leagues. (Guardian)
Fun with transfer rumors
Chelsea could swoop to beat Manchester United to Ivan Perisic. (Mirror)
The Blues could also try to beat Liverpool to Virgil van Dijk. (Star)
Manchester United might be willing to pay Sergi Roberto’s release clause. (Express)
Following an initial rejected bid and the player going on strike, Tottenham and Ajax are negotiating over Davinson Sanchez. (Mail)
Liverpool is interested in signing Jean Michael Seri. (Guardian)
Arda Turan isn’t in Barca’s plans, so his agent is finding a new club for him. (AS)
Jack Wilshere is being linked to a move to ... Juventus??? (Football Italia)
What happened this weekend
Huddersfield Town had an amazing Premier League debut. More on that and everything you need to know from this weekend in England.
Cristiano drama aside, Real Madrid did really well in their 3-1 win over Barcelona. (Managing Madrid)
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