Kylian Mbappé is at the heart of the turmoil. The Real Madrid star, author of a controversial gesture after qualification against Atlético in the Champions League, is now the subject of disciplinary procedure. UEFA has entered the file and the competent committee will make its decision this Friday. If we stick to the images broadcast, the French striker was surprised to mimic a gesture deemed “indecent” towards the opposing supporters. What is it faced? A sanction that some fear … even if it could be less severe than announced.
In reality, Mbappé should not miss the quarter -finals against Arsenal. According to the Spanish press, UEFA is moving towards a fine with a suspended suspension match, which would only apply if it was recurrent. Same scenario for his teammates Dani Ceballos and Vinicius Jr, also in the viewfinder after provocations towards the Colchoneros supporters. Only Antonio Rüdiger, author of a more violent gesture (a simulacrum of slaughter), could be suspended from the first leg in London.
A video, a gesture, and now Mbappé risk big
This affair falls badly for Real, in full preparation of his duel against Arsenal. Because Mbappé is more than ever the engine of the Madrid attack. With 33 goals in 46 games this season, including 4 in the last 3 games, the French international is in a sparkling form. His absence (hypothetical) would be a blow, as he seems to have already taken the reins of the Merengue attack.
Mbappé under pressure: Real suspends his breath
This new episode is added to a tense atmosphere around the Madrid club, where rivalry with Atlético remains burning. UEFA received the videos directly from Colchonera management, determined to sanction what it considers as a lack of manifest respect.
The cleaver will fall this Friday. But except huge surprise, Mbappé will be well on the lawn of the Emirates Stadium next Tuesday. This recall to order could however push him to more restraint in his next celebrations. Real pushes a temporary souf of relief.
