Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo could be banned for three La Liga games after being sent off during Sunday night's 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao at the new San Mames.
Ronaldo was sent off for reacting to a shove by Carlos Gurpegi and then a confrontation with Ander Iturraspe in the 75th minute.
Atletico hold a three point advantage over Barcelona and Real Madrid after Athletic Bilbao rallied to draw 1-1 against Real Madrid, who finished without Ronaldo after he was red-carded.
A typical one-game ban would see Ronaldo miss Villarreal at home next Saturday, while a three-match punishment would add the upcoming games at Getafe and at home to Elche.
"In the 75th minute, the player [seven], Cristiano Ronaldo, was sent off for the following reason: hitting an opponent in the face with his hand, while play was stopped," the official report of the match referee said.
"After having been sent off, the No. 7 of Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo, while he was leaving the pitch, struck himself various times with the palm of his hand in the face, directing this to the fourth official," the report read.
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