Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after receiving a red card during their Spanish first division soccer match against Athletic Bilbao at San Mames stadium in Bilbao February 2, 2014. REUTERS/Vincent West
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a three-match ban and fined after his red card in Sunday's 1-1 La Liga draw at Athletic Bilbao, the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said on Wednesday.
The Portugal forward will miss Real's league games against Villarreal, Getafe and Elche but he will be available for the King's Cup semi-final, first leg at home to holders Atletico Madrid later on Wednesday and the return game next week.
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