Julien Laurens expects a long ban for Antonio Rudiger, after the Real Madrid defender appeared to throw an object at the referee in the closing moments of the Copa del Rey final.

Of the eight defenders that Real Madrid that started the season in their first team, three have at some point been recovering from knee surgery this season, namely David Alaba, Dani Carvajal and Eder

Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time to claim a record-extending 32nd Copa del Rey title and launch its bid for a treble.