Before Arsenal’s Champions League quarterfinal matchup with Real Madrid, Mikel Arteta and the Gunners may receive a significant boost. After defeating city rivals Atletico in a penalty shootout, Carlo Ancelotti’s team advanced to the competition’s final eight. However, UEFA has now opened an investigation into the behaviour of Los Blancos’ players during that game.
Antonio Rudiger, Vinicius Jr., and Kylian Mbappe might all miss at least the opening leg of the match against the Premier League team, according to the Standard. The Spanish powerhouses host the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu after first visiting north London.
One or more players might miss the trip to England and possibly the rematch in Madrid if they receive a later ban. Although UEFA’s investigation is still underway, there is no assurance that such action will be taken at this time.
Real Madrid May Lose Important Players for Their Trip to Arsenal Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. are two of the players being investigated.
‘Indecent conduct’ during the intense match against their fierce rivals at the Metropolitano Stadium in March is cited as the grounds for the probe. Authorities are reportedly investigating how four Real Madrid players, including Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., celebrated the thrilling victory.
An Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been sent by UEFA to investigate the ‘indecent’ behaviour. According to reports, midfielder Dani Ceballos and centre-back Rudiger are also engaged.
Real Madrid took the lead in the Spanish capital after Julian Alvarez’s penalty attempt was disallowed even though it had found the back of the net. The 15-time Champions League champions made the most of it, and as was to be expected on such a day, there were huge celebrations.
The quartet in issue faces a suspension or a punishment if any of them are found to have gone beyond the bounds on March 12. What the investigation’s conclusion will be is still unknown.
The Behaviour of Rudiger and Mbappe Against Atletico
The two have been found to have engaged in ‘indecent conduct’.
Rudiger is accused of making a gesture that slits the throat of the Atletico Madrid supporters, among other things. During the festivities, Mbappe was seen in videos that went viral on social media grasping his crotch.
UEFA is reportedly investigating these instances involving Rudiger and Mbappe; however, it is unclear what accusations Vinicius Jr. and Ceballos are facing. During Euro 2024, Jude Bellingham, another Real Madrid player, was fined and banned for one game for making the identical gesture that Mbappe is accused of doing.
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