Kylian Mbappé Sees Red in Real Madrid’s Victory Over Alavés
Kylian Mbappé Sees Red in Real Madrid’s
In a dramatic turn of events during Sunday’s La Liga match, Real Madrid’s star forward Kylian Mbappé received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Alavés midfielder Antonio Blanco. The incident occurred shortly after Eduardo Camavinga had given Los Blancos the lead. Initially shown a yellow card, the decision was upgraded to red following a VAR review, marking Mbappé’s first sending-off since 2019 .
The tackle, characterized by a studs-up lunge that caught Blanco on the shin, sparked widespread criticism. Pundits and fans alike condemned the challenge, with some labeling it as dangerous and calling for a harsher punishment .talkSPORT
As a result, Mbappé will miss Real Madrid’s upcoming league match against Athletic Bilbao and could face a longer suspension, depending on the league’s disciplinary review. This setback comes at a crucial time, as Real Madrid trails Barcelona by four points with only seven games remaining in the season.talkSPORT
Despite the red card, Mbappé remains eligible to play in Real Madrid’s crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal, where they aim to overturn a three-goal deficit .
The match against Alavés concluded with both teams reduced to ten men, as Alavés’ Manuel Sánchez was also sent off later in the game. Real Madrid managed to secure the victory, but the focus remains on Mbappé’s controversial dismissal and its implications for the team’s title aspirations.Instagram+10talkSPORT+10SI+10
