Kylian Mbappe's Ban Finally Confirmed After First-Half Red Card Against Alaves, Video
According to TalkSport, the former PSG star received a red card in the 40th minute for his challenge on Antonio Blanco.
The star player avoided a lengthy ban as the Spanish Football Federation handed him just a one-match suspension. A statement from the RFEF via FootballLondon reads:
"1-match suspension for a violent incident occurring during the game or as a direct consequence of a game-related incident, with additional fines pursuant to Article 52 of the Civil Code. [Article 130.1].
This implies that the former Monaco player will be available when Los Blancos face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on April 26.
The winger is expected to start their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal at the Bernabeu tonight.
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that France international Kylian Mbappe has apologised to Antonio Blanco following his tackle.
According to Goal, the Italian coach urged the team to rally around the former PSG star and shift focus to their upcoming match against Arsenal.
Ancelotti added that Los Blancos will control the game, emphasising that they have all the resources to turn things around. He said:
"He's hurt and disappointed; he trained very well. We need him because it's not just about defending here; we have to score goals... and more than ever, we need his goals against Arsenal.
"We'll try to play an intense match, applying pressure and having more control than in the first leg. No magic, because it doesn't exist. Real Madrid has all the resources to turn this tie around.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Kylian Mbappe has spoken out to shut down rumours of a rift between himself and Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior, insisting that there is no bad blood between the two superstars.
The French forward, who joined the Spanish giants in the summer of 2024 after years of speculation, addressed the issue in a recent interview.
Mbappe has fit seamlessly into a squad packed with talent, including the electrifying Brazilian winger.
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