Real Madrid have been kicked out of the Copa del Rey for fielding an ineligible player.

Denis Cheryshev scored the opening goal in Real’s 3-1 first-leg win over Cadiz on Wednesday night, but the Russia international should have been suspended after he received three yellow cards for Villarreal in the competition last season.

Marca reported Real Madrid will appeal to the RFEF and if necessary to Spain’s sport court, TAD.