UEFA is set to investigate indecent conduct by four Real Madrid players ahead of the Champions League clash with Arsenal next month.
Kylian Mbappe, Daniel Ceballos, Vinicius Junior and Antonio Rudiger are facing potential disciplinary action after tensions escalated in the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier this month.
The teams went head-to-head in the round-of-16 and Carlo Ancelotti's side won 4-2 on penalties - sealing a place in the quarter-finals.
This comes after Atletico submitted official complaints to UEFA regarding alleged unsportsmanlike behaviour from the aforementioned players.
Tensions flared after Real Madrid's penalty shootout victory, with them March 13, 2025 " rel="nofollow" target="_self">celebrating in front of the home fans.
With an investigation underway, Sky Sports report that an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will 'investigate allegations of indecent conduct' by Real Madrid players.
Should any of the players receive a punishment, that could jeopardise their availability to face Arsenal on April 8 (8pm kick-off).
The Spanish giants will travel to north London to take on Mikel Arteta's side in the first leg tie on Tuesday.
Arsenal cruised past PSV Eindhoven in the previous round, securing a 7-1 win in the match in the Netherlands.
They then drew 2-2 at the Emirates Stadium (9-3 on aggregate).
Ahead of facing Real Madrid, Arteta said: "The first thing is that you have to be at your best when it comes to that for the two games, for every minute.
"Don't give anything away, because they're going to take it. And today, we've seen that with the two goals that we've conceded as well, so that's a big learning.
"In the end, the game is going to be decided in the boxes, individual talent, individual performances is crucial, and then creating an unbelievable atmosphere when we have the opportunity to play at home, that is crucial."
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