UEFA have launched an investigation into this Real Madrid quartet, for their antics in their second leg clash with Atletico Madrid a few weeks ago. Superstar duo of Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius along with Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos are all facing a UEFA probe for their actions during that controversial last-16 tie on 12th March. The official statement didn’t specify exactly what they’ll be looking at, but it is widely believed to be how they celebrated after winning the game on penalties.
Among the alleged incidents being looked at is Rudiger appearing to make a throat-slitting gesture to Atletico fans as well Kylian Mbappé appearing to grab his crotch during the celebrations. An obscene one-armed gesture with a clenched fist has been alleged on Dani Ceballos while Vinicius Junior is accused of taking multiple shots at the Atleti fans throughout the game.
The official statement released by UEFA, 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 regarding this matter will be made available in due course.”
Both Jude Bellingham and Diego Simeone in 2024 and 2019 respectively were punished for similar crotch-grabbing gestures in UEFA competitions with the former even receiving a one match ban. Regarding Mbappé – and the rest of them – however, it remains to be seen whether they will even be found guilty in the first place. If they’re found guilty and potentially get suspended for the semis, it would represent a major boost to Arsenal.
The Gunners host the reigning champions on 8th April, at Emirates stadium, with the return leg coming a week later on the 15th, in Madrid. If they manage to miss any of those games then it will boost oArsenal’s chances of achieving qualification significantly. This is justified simply by the caliber of players potentially missing out. Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior are Real Madrid’s joint highest goal-scorers in the competition this season, and besides that, the quality they possess is simply on another level.
A lot of it has been accusations from Atletico Madrid so it remains to be seen if serious actions will be taken against the quartet. Gooners will be hoping they do, as we need every little bit of help we can get, to get past Real Madrid in the semi-finals!
Thoughts gooners?
BENJAMIN KENNETH
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The cemetery of talents got so many top class players at their disposal, they still have game changer the likes of Cassinviga who’s rearing to go.
We may not have beaten the Bernabeu giant since the legendary Frenchman scored the winner on their Turf, but the law of average may just be in our favor on this one.
Even if found guilty I can’t see them being banned, more likely a fine or suspended ban which of course is no punishment at all.
I think they’d be very much available for the clash, so we better be ready to face them full strength.
I’m of the feeling that they won’t get a ban. And although a ban would help us, I personally don’t want to see them banned.
If they were banned and we beat them, you can just hear people saying that we beat a weakened Real Madrid.
If there’s no ban and Arsenal beat them at full strength, then that would blow that complaint right out of the water.
Neither club will be at full strength and if there were suspensions at least it would be due to intentional actions as opposed to whatever injuries. There are always circumstances that effect outcomes which are not simply the result of which players/coaches/managers are part of each club even if they were robots. ps – I don’t care how we win or what the naysayers will spout off about
Bruised Banana,
I agree with you. I was just saying that there will be people who would try to devalue the result if Arsenal beat a weakened Real Madrid side.
Although like you I don’t care what the naysayers would have to say either.👍😉
Sadly you’re right. I just try to ignore those people because if it wasn’t the suspensions they’d find other ways, whether having substance or not, to minimize anything Arsenal accomplished. I do feel the yellow card accumulation rules in the UCL are too harsh but I haven’t studied the best way to improve them yet.
Sadly I can categorically say that @Derek will be amongst those people who will not only complain but talk down on our victory if our darling club progress under the circumstance.
Munster,
Why don’t you read my two posts, and you will see that I was backing Arsenal up in my posts.
So why don’t you try engaging your brain and reading my posts before coming for me like you did in your last post. 🙄🤦♂️🤷♂️
Bro you keep coming for our darling club. I understood perfectly what you wrote in your response but I was not just buying it knowing how overly critical you have been as find little joy in anything concerning the Arsenal. I repeat you are the type that will complain irrespective.
Munster,
While I agree I can be overly critical at times I will freely admit that. But I will give praise where it’s due.
And I absolutely refuse to see the positive in everything, because that’s totally unrealistic in my view. And I call it as I see it, and if that’s not to everyone’s taste, then that’s there problem.
If you don’t like what I have to say. Don’t read my posts it’s that simple. 🤷♂️
They will play 100%
Do you have insider information then Reggie?
No Ken but there is no president and it is Real Madrid. A fine at worst.
Rubbish!
Since when did celebrating a win become something to attract sanctions that would lead to suspensions? Better think of how we can win the game on the pitch. And it’s very possible. Think Arsenal and not Madrid. Let’s focus on ourselves