Real Madrid players including Mbappe and Vinicius Jr are under scanner of UEFA for their celebrations against Atletico.
Mbappe, Vinicius and others could face possible ban
UEFA are looking into possible violations of its disciplinary rules involving multiple Real Madrid stars. The event tool place during Champions League clash with Atlético Madrid.
🚨 UEFA announce they have opened an investigation into celebrations of Rüdiger, Ceballos, Mbappé and Vinicius Jr after the Real Madrid vs Atlético game at the Metropolitano. pic.twitter.com/Ni4D54i71P
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 27, 2025
Kylian Mbappe, Vini Jr, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos, all could face a ban. The Los Blancos take on Arsenal in the UCL quarter-finals next month, in April. Should these stars are found to be guilty, they will likely be ruled out for the Gunners’ fixtures.
Real moved passed Atletico on 12th of March after a penalty shootout win. They celebrated their win in front of the home fans at Estadio Metropolitano.
As per Spanish media, Diego Simeone’s side filed a complaint after the incident. In some of the videos, Real’s players are seen making signs and dancing in front of the home crowd.
The fans also threw objects on the footballers. UEFA has said that it will clarify the matter in the days to come.
Arsenal to face Real in the UCL last eight
Players will have give their best and perform at their highest level to get the win. Arsenal’s defense is going to have a big test against the attack of Bellingham, Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid defeated their La Liga rivals 2-1 at the Bernabeu in leg one last week. They also won the penalty shootout 4-2 against Atletico. Forward Julian Alvarez had a penalty disallowed by video assistant referee (VAR).
The Gunners reached the last-eight last season for the first time in a decade. Bukayo Saka is back to his fitness. His presence will be give them a big boost against the Los Blancos. And that will be a huge boost for Arsenal going forward.
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