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Real Madrid suffer another blow as Rodrygo suspended for El Clasico after bizarre Castilla red card

Injury-hit Real Madrid have suffered another loss to their attacking options after Rodrygo was sent off playing for their 'B' team, meaning he will be ineligible for El Clasico with Barcelona next weekend.

The youngster earned a second yellow card for goading the SS Reyes goalkeeper after scoring a fine solo goal to give Raul’s Castilla side - who play in the third tier of Spanish football - a 2-0 lead with two minutes of the game remaining.

The Brazilian was playing for Real’s second string as a result of missing out on being in the matchday squad in the Blancos' last three La Liga games.