UEFA confirmed on Thursday that an ethics and discipline inspector was investigating the behavior of Mbappé, Vinicius, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos after Real Madrid's victory against Atlético Madrid in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
One of the incidents concerns Rudiger, filmed by cutting the throat of Atlético Madrid supporters. In addition, a video that has become viral on social networks seems to show Mbappé seizing the crotch of the supporters.
Mbappé, the big puniton?
If UEFA judges players guilty of inappropriate behavior, they could be punished, ranging from a fine to a suspension, which would bring a blow to the Merengues before their quarter -final of the Champions League against Arsenal. Ancelotti nevertheless minimized the controversy, saying that his players had committed no fault.
“We think everything was correct and we hope that UEFA will make a decision, but we are convinced that everything will end well”Ancelotti told journalists.
Although UEFA has not explicitly detailed the incidents the subject of the investigation, Spanish media suggest that Atlético Madrid has filed an official complaint for Real Madrid players who would have caused their supporters, which would have led to jets of objects on the field from the stands.
“We are confident in the UEFA verdict because the players had just celebrated. Here, we are waiting for the verdict, but our players have done nothing wrong. »»
Pending the verdict of UEFA, Ancelotti remains focused on the national title race, where his team is engaged in a tight fight with Barcelona. Despite a three -point delay on his Catalan rivals, the Italian tactician promised that his team would fight until the end to keep their title in Liga.
“Barcelona has an advantage, but we will fight to the end. I think we have 17 games (all competitions combined) left before the end “Said Ancelotti. Madrid will find La Liga on Saturday by receiving Leganés, while Barcelona will face Girona the next day.
