Real Madrid was disqualified from the Copa del Rey after fielding an ineligible player in its opening round, a Spanish soccer federation statement said on FridayThe statement said Madit would present an “appropriate appeal.”
Madrid coach Rafa Benitez included Cheryshev in starting lineup, despite the Russian carrying a one-match suspension in competition for an accumulation of yellow cards last season, when he playit would present an “appropriate appeal.”
Madrid coach Rafa Benitez included Cheryshev in starting lineup, despite the Russian carrying a one-match suspension in competition for an accumulation of yellow cards last season, when he played for Villarreal on loan. Madrid was also fined 6,000 euros ($6,518).