RODRI has become the first player banned for breaking a new rule introduced for Euro 2024.
The Manchester City midfielder will miss Spain’s match against Albania on Monday through suspension.
It comes after he was booked in their win over Italy on Thursday night.
Rodri had previously been cautioned for conceding a penalty in the opening victory against Croatia.
He fouled Bruno Petkovic inside the area, although a VAR review opted against upgrading the sanction to a red card.
However, Rodri will still serve a ban during the group game with Uefa rules implementing a one-match suspension for two yellow cards.
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The manner of his second booking of the tournament is also down to a new Uefa rule introduced for the tournament.
In a bid to ease the pressure on officials, only captains are allowed to speak to referees.
Any other player will be booked if they approach the referee whilst showing any signs of dissent.
Rodri was cautioned by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic against Italy after confronting the official.
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Striker Alvaro Morata is the Spain captain at this summer’s Euros in Germany.
The ban means Rodri will miss a match at a major tournament for the first time since the final group game of Euro 2020.
During that time, Spain have played nine matches, losing just one inside 90 minutes.
City star Rodri had started both the wins over Croatia and Italy, which have booked Spain’s place in the knockout stages.
Already confirmed as group winners, the three-time champions will face a best third place team in the last 16 on June 30.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
