Mallorca Suspends Dani Rodriguez and Strips Captaincy After Bench Complaint

La Liga side Mallorca suspended their midfielder Dani Rodriguez and stripped him of the captaincy on Wednesday following his public complaint about being benched in their recent match against Real Madrid.

The 37-year-old Rodriguez voiced his frustration after not being substituted during the 2-1 loss at Santiago Bernabeu, despite the presence of new recruit Jan Virgili on the field.

In an official statement, Mallorca confirmed that Rodriguez has been suspended with immediate effect, meaning he will miss upcoming training sessions and matches.

Additionally, the club announced it has revoked his captaincy role and suspended his salary during the disciplinary period.

Rodriguez expressed his dissatisfaction on social media, saying he traveled with his children’s hopes of seeing him play and criticized the decision to favor the young transfer over established players.

He lamented the lack of respect for hard work and loyalty, urging others to focus on self-effort and passion.

The suspension is expected to last for ten days, with the club awaiting developments as the international break approaches.

Rodriguez has been a pivotal figure for Mallorca since 2018 appearing in 277 matches and playing key roles in two promotion campaigns.

Mallorca’s strong disciplinary action emphasizes the club’s stance on maintaining respect and professionalism within the squad under head coach Jagoba Arrasate.