Ronaldo's five-match ban upheld by SFF

The Spanish Football Federation has told Cristiano Ronaldo that his five-match ban will remain.

Ronaldo was given the punishment for misconduct following his sending-off in Sunday's 3-1 win over Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup first-leg at Camp Nou. 

After coming on as a second-half substitute, Ronaldo doubled Madrid's goal tally in the 80th minute, and received a booking for removing his shirt during the celebrations.

Less than two minutes later, the Portugal international was given his marching orders for a perceived dive in the penalty area.

The one-match suspension was raised to five after the 32-year-old appeared to shove the referee in the back in reaction to the red card being brandished.

The Spanish football authorities have now opted to keep the suspension in place.