Mbappé was expelled in the 38th minute of Real Madrid's 1-0 victory on the Alavés field on Sunday. Keith Hackett, former referee and former director of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, estimates that the actions of the French justify a suspension of 10 games.
Hackett told Football Insider: “Lhe tackle of Mbappé was brutal. He endangered the security of his opponent. The referee reacted quickly by displaying the red card. The authorities must now demonstrate that this type of tackle has no place in the game by inflicting a suspension of 10 games in Mbappé. Come on, let's end these kinds of actions, regardless of the player. “
An exemplary sanction for Mbappé?
Mbappé was lucky that Real Madrid will keep the victory and preserve its title hopes in Liga. Although a 10 -game suspension seems unlikely, the 26 -year -old could receive a suspension of three games, applicable only to national competitions.
Mbappé could compete in the quarter -final return from the Madrid Champions League at home against Arsenal on Wednesday, but he could miss the Liga matches against the Athletic Club and Getafe, as well as the King Cup final against Barcelona.
