Kylian Mbappé cracked. While Real Madrid has timidly imposed itself on Alavés' lawn thanks to a goal from Eduardo Camavonga to return to four points from FC Barcelona, this meeting was especially marked by the expulsion of the tricolor captain. A direct and indisputable red card received following a huge sole and volunteer of the number 9 Madrid on the leg of Antonio Blanco. And inevitably, the reactions were expected after the Bondynois blood blow.
Because regulation indicates that it will receive, at least, two suspension meetings, against the Athletic Bilbao, then Getafe. But it could be suspended longer. And if he is absent for four or more matches, Kylian Mbappé will also miss the King's Cup final against FC Barcelona. Which would be a big blow for Madrid, already very close to elimination in the Champions League after their heavy defeat against Arsenal, during the quarter-round one (0-3).
David Ancelotti tries to justify the gesture of Kylian Mbappé
At a press conference, David Ancelotti was quickly clear about the situation. “The first thing I would like to say is that Kylian Mbappé is not a violent someone. He quickly apologized and he was fully aware of what he did. It is clearly a direct red card ”first explained the assistant of Real Madrid, before excusing this gesture: “The many small mistakes he suffered led him to react in this way, and it is not the right way to react. I don't want to justify it, but I try to understand what happened ”.
Without saying more, David Ancelotti then preferred to worry about the important victory for the end of the season. But in the Madrid press, the shocking gesture of Kylian Mbappé is pointed out due to the violence of the gesture, but also, because it will miss important deadlines for the race for the title. Pending his sanction and a possible reaction from the tricolor captain, Kylian Mbappé will be present on Tuesday, for the return match against Arsenal, in the Champions League.
