The governing body have launched a probe into the conduct of Madrid players after their last 16 win over Atletico
16:14, 27 Mar 2025Updated 16:18, 27 Mar 2025
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe is among FOUR Real Madrid players at risk of being banned for next month's Champions League double-header with Arsenal.
It was announced today that UEFA have launched an investigation into the alleged “indecent conduct” of Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and their teammates Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos after tension flared in the wake of a controversial last 16 penalty shootout win for the holders.
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The Madrid superstars were among those who celebrated in front of the home crowd at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with Rudiger even accused of making a throat-slitting gesture.
French superstar Mbappe is also being probed for "touching his genitals".
A UEFA statement read: “A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players (Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, Daniel Ceballos Fernández, and Vinícius Júnior) during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match between Club Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid CF on 12 March 2025.
"Further information on this matter will be provided in due course.”
A ban could see the players miss the trip to the Emirates for the quarter-final first leg clash against Mikel Arteta's side.
The Gunners then travel to the Bernabeu a week later for the second leg.
Arsenal cruised past PSV Eindhoven in the previous round, running riot with an emphatic 7-1 win in the Netherlands.
They then drew 2-2 at the Emirates Stadium (9-3 on aggregate).
Meanwhile, Madrid sneaked through on penalties after drawing 2-2 on aggregate with bitter rivals Atletico.
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