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Rodrygo Faces Two-Match Ban; Bellingham's Injury Looms

2/5/2026

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Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Silva de Goes has a two-match ban for insulting a referee after the 4-2 loss to Benfica on January 28.
He was booked twice in stoppage time for protesting time-wasting tactics.
The ban keeps him from the knockout legs against Benfica on February 17 and 25, 2025.
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham could also miss games with a hamstring injury.

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Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Silva de Goes has a two-match ban for insulting a referee after the 4-2 loss to Benfica on January 28.
He was booked twice in stoppage time for protesting time-wasting tactics.
The ban keeps him from the knockout legs against Benfica on February 17 and 25, 2025.
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham could also miss games with a hamstring injury.