Copa del Rey: Cadiz Object to Real Madrid Fielding Ineligible Player
Real Madrid face disqualification from the Copa de Rey for fielding Denis Cheryshev, who carried over a one-game suspension from last season for accumulation of yellow cards while playing on loan for Villarreal.
Real Madrid C.F. have found themselves in the soup again as Spanish club Cadiz said they had filed an objection to the 'Los Blancos' fielding an ineligible player in their Copa del Rey match. (Real Madrid Face Copa del Rey Expulsion, Barcelona Slam Six Past Villanovense)
Madrid face disqualification from the cup by the federation's competition committee for fielding Denis Cheryshev, who carried over a one-game suspension from last season for accumulation of yellow cards while playing on loan for Villarreal. (Rafael Benitez Not Scared of Losing Real Madrid Coaching Job After FC Barcelona Thrashing)
The competition committee is expected to give its ruling on Friday.
Madrid won their opening match of the tournament corresponding to the first leg of round of 32 on Wednesday.
Cheryshev scored Madrid's first goal of the 3-1 victory before coach Rafa Benitez substituted him early in the second half.
In September, the federation disqualified Osasuna from the Copa del Rey for fielding an ineligible player, who carried over a suspension from the previous season.