Real Madrid have been slammed for their "hooliganism" in the Copa del Rey final, with the club accused of tarnishing the image of football.

In the Copa del Rey final held in Seville last Saturday, Barcelona fought back from behind and defeated their arch-rival Real Madrid 3-2, successfully winning this season's Copa del Rey trophy and achieving a "three-game winning streak" against Real Madrid in the 2024-25 season.

This highly anticipated national derby got out of control at the end of the game. Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was sent off with a direct red card for his strong protest against the penalty. Rudiger, who lost control of his emotions, even tried to throw ice cubes at the referee, but was eventually forcibly pulled away by his teammates on the bench. It is worth mentioning that Real Madrid had caused huge controversy before the game by publicly criticizing the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea and demanding a change of referee.

Former Barcelona and French national team striker Dugarry said angrily in an interview with RCM Sports after the game: "This is a shame. I am shocked by the behavior of Real Madrid players on and off the court. Pressure, slander, malicious slander, these actions are almost hooliganism. The management's pre-match practices have already blatantly trampled on the image of football. Real Madrid has fallen to the bottom."

At present, Real Madrid will quickly adjust their status and prepare for the La Liga match to be held this Sunday, where they will face Celta at their home stadium, the Bernabeu.