UEFA has launched an investigation into Actual Madrid gamers Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, and Vinicius Junior following their actions after the membership’s Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid.
Actual Madrid secured a dramatic last-16 win towards their metropolis rivals on penalties after a controversial choice noticed Julian Alvarez’s penalty disallowed for a double contact. Rudiger scored the successful spot-kick, organising a quarter-final conflict with Arsenal.
Publish-Match Conduct Underneath Scrutiny
UEFA is now trying into allegations of improper behaviour by the 4 Actual Madrid gamers throughout their post-match celebrations. Tv footage appeared to point out Rudiger making a throat-cutting gesture in the direction of the group, whereas Mbappe was seen grabbing his crotch.
A particular UEFA inspector has been appointed to assessment video proof of the incidents. Nevertheless, there is no such thing as a timeline for the investigation, and it’s unclear what disciplinary motion may comply with.
Attainable Sanctions
UEFA has not confirmed potential punishments, however a advantageous is taken into account extra possible than a ban. In 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo was fined €20,000 (£16,665) for the same offence whereas enjoying for Juventus towards Atletico Madrid. Atletico supervisor Diego Simeone obtained the identical advantageous for making the identical gesture within the first leg of that tie.
The case is probably not resolved earlier than Actual Madrid face Arsenal within the quarter-finals, with the primary leg scheduled for 8 April on the Emirates Stadium and the return match in Madrid eight days later.
