Every confrontation within a match is followed by disciplinary action, but when such an incident involves some of the high profile names, clubs try their best to rescue them without a match suspension or just want a monetary fine instead. Real Madrid is one such club who is known for its firmness with teammates and if such team members are Gareth Bale or Cristiano Ronaldo, they can hire any legal expert in the world to defend them. Actually, Ronaldo raised his hand when shown a Red Card during the La Liga draw at Athletic Bilbao which was later reported to Spain’s Competition Committee for reference and adequate action. Though, no hearing has happened until now, but according to media reports, Spanish giant is preparing a solid defense in Ronaldo’s favor with excuses like it was just a frustration not intended towards referees, or something like this. Real has to play first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and if Ronaldo is served with any match suspension, it would a great setback for last year’s La Lag runner ups and they don’t want it to happen.
According to some experts, should such an offence is proved before Committee he could face a four matches’ ban which will debar him from both legs of the semis along with other important matches. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is optimistic to get away with a lighter punishment for this year’s ballon d’or winner, he said, “I do not believe we have to wait on the committee. I am sure he will not get a serious ban for this. Cristiano starts tomorrow. I do not believe it was such a bad gesture. He was not happy as the red was exaggerated after he had been provoked. He is always being provoked, being fouled, in many games.”
Similar suspense is also on for another high profile midfielder Gareth Bale who has not played since Jan 25 for his thigh injury and it is still not confirmed he would impart in the upcoming semis. Talking about him, Ancelotti added, “Tomorrow we will decide on the team. Bale is available, he has recovered, has trained with the team for two days. He is fine.
“Bale has played well when he was fit. He has had some problems, for sure he will be much better next year. First, after having a normal preseason, and also with more knowledge of Spanish football culture.”