Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo could escape with just a two-match ban after seeing red on Saturday afternoon. The Portuguese was sent off for kicking out at Edimar Fraga during the 2-1 win against Cordoba. He had also slapped Jose Crespo – which went unseen by the referee – and the eventual red card wasn’t regarded as violent conduct. Ronaldo aims a personalised boot in the direction of Edimar Fraga's shin in the lead up to his red card . Fraga lies on the ground somewhat theoretically after the attack while Real Madrid star Ronaldo complains . Referee Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez had little choice but to show Ronaldo a straight red card . Ronaldo also lashed out at Cordoba's Jose Angel Crespo prior to the kick out at Fraga . The official’s report does not contain any details of Ronaldo striking Crespo in the face. The Spanish football’s disciplinary committee could ask referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez to elaborate on his brief summary. If he chose to include the slap on Crespo, Ronaldo’s ban could stretch to three games. The Ballon d’Or winner would then miss the trip to the Vicente Calderon in La Liga on February 7.
Cristiano Ronaldo was given a straight red card for Real Madrid against Cordoba on Saturday .
Despite having just 10 men the La Liga leaders won the match 2-1 .
The 29-year-old was sent off for kicking Cordoba defender Edimar Fraga .
Prior to that Ronaldo had slapped Jose Crespo - which went unseen by the referee Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez .
However, the eventual red card wasn't regarded as violent conduct meaning the Portugal star could get away with just a two-match ban .
If the slap is included in the referee's report though, Ronaldo's ban could stretch to three games .
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo could escape with just a two-match ban after seeing red on Saturday afternoon. The Portuguese was sent off for kicking out at Edimar Fraga during the 2-1 win against Cordoba. He had also slapped Jose Crespo – which went unseen by the referee – and the eventual red card wasn’t regarded as violent conduct. Ronaldo aims a personalised boot in the direction of Edimar Fraga's shin in the lead up to his red card . Fraga lies on the ground somewhat theoretically after the attack while Real Madrid star Ronaldo complains . Referee Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez had little choice but to show Ronaldo a straight red card . Ronaldo also lashed out at Cordoba's Jose Angel Crespo prior to the kick out at Fraga . The official’s report does not contain any details of Ronaldo striking Crespo in the face. The Spanish football’s disciplinary committee could ask referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez to elaborate on his brief summary. If he chose to include the slap on Crespo, Ronaldo’s ban could stretch to three games. The Ballon d’Or winner would then miss the trip to the Vicente Calderon in La Liga on February 7.
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo could escape with just a two-match ban after seeing red on Saturday afternoon. The Portuguese was sent off for kicking out at Edimar Fraga during the 2-1 win against Cordoba. He had also slapped Jose Crespo – which went unseen by the referee – and the eventual red card wasn’t regarded as violent Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez had little choice but to show Ronaldo a straight red card . referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez to include the slap on Crespo, Ronaldo’s ban could stretch to three games. The Ballon d’Or winner in La Liga on February 7.