Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo said the decision to suspend him for five games is “persecution”.
The 32-year-old failed in his appeal against the ban for the red card he received in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win against Barcelona in the Super Cup.
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He was given a one-match ban for two yellows and a further four for pushing the referee after he had been sent off.
The bookings at the Nou Camp were for taking off his shirt to celebrate his goal to make it 2-1 and for a dive.
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Ronaldo will miss Wednesday’s second leg and will not return to domestic action until 20 September against Real Betis. However, he will be able to play in the Champions League.
BBC Sports
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