Real Madrid’s start to the new La Liga season has been hit with a setback with star striker Cristiano Ronaldo being hit with a 5 game suspension.

It comes after he was sent off in Real’s 3-1 win against Barcelona in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.

He was given a one-match ban for being shown two yellow cards and a further four for pushing the referee in the back after he had been sent off.

The bookings at the Nou Camp were for taking off his shirt to celebrate his goal to make it 2-1 and for a dive.

He will miss Wednesday’s second leg.

Ronaldo, who has 10 days to appeal, will be able to play in the Champions League but will not return to domestic action until 20 September against Real Betis.