The governing body of European football issued a statement Thursday afternoon.
Regarding Real Madrid’s Champions League round of 16 second-leg matchup against Atletico Madrid on March 12, UEFA has issued a statement.
Earlier this month, Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid in a penalty shootout to advance to the Champions League’s round of eight.
Controversy surrounded the evening as a number of Los Blancos players celebrated in front of the Atletico supporters who were remained inside the Riyadh Air Metropolitano after full time.
A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been assigned to look into claims of indecent behaviour 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 March 12, 2025, according to a statement posted by UEFA on their website on Thursday.
“More details about this issue will become available in due course.”
According to Spanish publication MARCA, Vinicius Jr. is being investigated for a “confrontation with the crowd” prior to and following the game, Mbappe for “touching his genitalia,” and Rudiger for “putting a hand around his neck.” Although Ceballos was spotted dancing with Jude Bellingham soon after the proceedings concluded, MARCA’s report makes no mention of his suspected offence.
Furthermore, there have previously been contentious outcomes from a Champions League match at Atletico.
Cristiano Ronaldo, a star for Juventus at the time, was fined €20,000 in 2019 for his actions during the Champions League round of 16 match against Atletico Madrid.
On Tuesday, April 8, Real Madrid will play their first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Arsenal at the Emirates, marking their return to European competition.
The possibility of a ban preventing the Madrid players under investigation from playing against Mikel Arteta’s team is yet unknown.
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