Referee who sent off Ronaldo at Bilbao is suspended for a month and barred from taking charge of Real games this season

The referee who dismissed Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid's draw at Athletic Bilbao last weekend has been suspended.
The Spanish League's Refereeing Technical Committee (CTA) has dropped Miguel Angel Ayza Gamez for a month and he has been barred from officiating Real matches this season.
According to reports in Spain, there is a real danger he could be demoted from the list of La Liga match officials following his poor handling of the game.
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Suspended: Ayza Gamez, the referee who showed Cristiano Ronaldo a red card in Real Madrid's match at Athletic Bilbao last Sunday, has been dropped for a month and barred from officiating Real games this season

Dismissed: Ronaldo was sent off in the 75th minute of the 1-1 draw at San Mames, a damaging result in the context of their La Liga title challenge

Bewildered: The Portuguese could scarcely believe he had been sent off

Ronaldo was sent off for the seventh time in his career in the 75th minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw at San Mames after he raised his hand to Bilbao captain Carlos Gurpegi, who fell to the floor theatrically.
He also confronted Bilbao midfielder Ander Iturraspe during an ugly melee.

Squaring up: Ronaldo argues with Bilbao midfielder Ander Iturraspe, sparking a melee involving a number of players from both sides

Trouble: Ronaldo puts his head into the face of Iturraspe having swiped his hand across the face of Bilbao captain Carlos Gurpegi (left)

Scrap: Ronaldo postures as the players square up to each other

Ronaldo has been banned for three matches and will miss his team's forthcoming fixtures against Villarreal, Getafe and Elche - a major blow in Real's bid to beat rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona to the title.
The Portuguese, who turned 29 on Wednesday, was banned for one match for violent conduct and a further two matches for dissent as he walked from the field. He was also fined just under £1,000.
However, the news that Ayza Gamez has been suspended will encourage Real in their appeal against Ronaldo's ban.

The innocent one: Ronaldo stands back as the arguments carry on

Long walk off: Ronaldo leaves the pitch after being shown a straight red card and will be suspended for three games