New Delhi: Kylian Mbappe received a red card for a reckless tackle in the clash against Deportivo Alavés on Sunday. Real Madrid managed to grab a crucial 1-0 win despite being down to 10 men in a match that saw both sides receive a red card. Mbappe was the first to be sent off in the clash after a studs-up tackle on Antonio Blanco’s shin, with the ball nowhere near the Frenchman.
The Madrid bench was already without its suspended manager, Carlo Ancelotti, as the Italian received his fifth yellow card in the defeat to Valencia last weekend. He was watching the match from the stands while his son and assistant coach, Davide Ancelotti, managed the team for the fixture.
Mbappé’s red card. Proper grim challenge. pic.twitter.com/rIt42Y8DsQ
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After the match, Mbappe was seen seeking out Blanco to apologize for the incident, which the Alaves players seemed to accept. Ancelotti also said, “Kylian is certainly not a violent guy; he is someone who has apologized and is aware of the mistake he has made.”
How many matches ban could he face?
After the former PSG star was sent off, it was speculated that the striker could face a lengthy ban of around five games, as the tackle could be viewed as serious foul play. However, it is now being reported that he will likely receive just a one-match suspension, as referee Cesar Soto Grado noted that Mbappe was challenging for the ball.
Had the incident been viewed as a serious offense, Mbappe’s ban could have caused him to miss Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26. According to the Spanish federation’s regulations, a suspension received in La Liga applies to all domestic competitions.
What next?
Real Madrid awaits an update from La Liga and the RFEF regarding Mbappe’s suspension. He will remain available for their midweek UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second-leg fixture against Arsenal. The update is expected before the match against the Gunners.
If the Frenchman receives only a one-game ban, he will miss Real Madrid’s La Liga clash against Athletic Club on Sunday but will be cleared to play against Getafe and in the Copa d
Real Madrid awaits La Liga’s verdict on Kylian Mbappe’s suspension ahead of the Copa del Rey final against their arch rivals Barcelona. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
