Real Madrid have appealed against the yellow card shown to Cristiano Ronaldo for diving in the penalty area during their 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano , and hope to have his suspension revoked . Ronaldo appeared to be unfairly cautioned by referee Mario Melero Lopez after he was chopped down by defender Antonio Amaya inside the box . The decision means Ronaldo is suspended for the game against Eibar in La Liga on Saturday — along with Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez , who were also booked — but Real are appealing the yellow card for their star forward . Ronaldo appeared to be unfairly cautioned by the referee after he was chopped down by Antonio Amaya . The decision means Ronaldo could be suspended for the game against Eibar in La Liga on Saturday . Real Madrid want the yellow card shown to their star forward Ronaldo to be rescinded and have appealed . A statement from Real Madrid read : 'Real Madrid will appeal the yellow card that Cristiano Ronaldo received in yesterday 's game against Rayo in Vallecas . ' ' I told the referee that everyone saw it was a penalty , ' manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the game . ' I told him it was incredible that he did n't award a penalty and that he showed Cristiano the yellow card . We will appeal . ' It did not stop Ronaldo scoring his 300th goal for the club , however , as he reached the landmark previously achieved by Bernabeu greats Alfredo Di Stefano and Raul . Ronaldo remained angry with the officials , however , continuing his protests at full-time . Real Madrid manager Ancelotti laid out his plans to appeal the yellow card shown to Ronaldo on Wednesday .
Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 in La Liga on Wednesday night . RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo scored his 300th goal for the Spanish giants . Cristiano Ronaldo was also booked for diving in the area but it appeared unfair . Now the European champions are appealing the decision . If appeal is unsuccessful the Ballon d'Or winner will face one-match ban . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .