Angel Correa of Atletico Madrid has been suspended for five matches after he insulted referee Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez during a match against Getafe. Correa received a red card for a foul and then directed abusive remarks at the referee, which were noted in the official match report. Despite expressing regret on social media, the Royal Spanish Football Federation stated that his actions remain unjustifiable. Correa's suspension will affect several upcoming LaLiga matches and a Copa del Rey semi-final against Barcelona.
I have total respect for the referees and this reaction is not typical of me. I was very angry for leaving the team with 10 men at such a delicate moment and I reacted in the worst way.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) ruled it 'can never justify the series of severe expressions directed at the referee'.
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