- UEFA fined Real Madrid star after wild celebrations.
- Mbappe and Rudiger face the ban.
- Disciplinary action occurred at Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid’s exciting victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League brought a lot of joy, but it also caused trouble for their two star players.
The European Union (UEFA) is the body of European football, who had punished Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger in celebration of breaking the rules after the team’s big win on March 12.
European Olive Oil’s Perception of Punishment ⚖️
On Friday, UEFA said both Mbappe and Rudiger would be suspended for a ban for violating the “basic decent conduct” rules.
This means they have not been banned yet, but if they break the rules again next year, they will immediately miss a Champions League game.
Real Madrid punished after defeating Atletico Madrid in a tough game and ended with a penalty shootout.
The players celebrate on the court, but some of their actions go too far.
What exactly did Mbappe and Rudiger do? ❌
After the game, a video showed Mbappe making a rude gesture on the court by grabbing his pants.
The clip quickly spread online and had many negative reactions from fans and football experts.
Therefore, UEFA fined him €30,000 and gave him a moratorium on the ban.
“The basic rules of decent behavior” are clearly broken,” Ufa said.
Rudiger’s behavior becomes bigger
Antonio Rudiger is known for his strong emotions during the game, and he also participated in the celebrations. His behavior was also considered inappropriate.
UEFA fined him €40,000, which was more than just Mbappe’s fine and gave him the same moratorium.
What about the other players? 🧍♂️
Another Real Madrid player, Dani Ceballos, also received a fine of 20,000 euros, but he was not banned.
At first, it was thought that Vinicius Junior might also be in trouble.
However, UEFA later said he did nothing wrong, so he was not punished.
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Can Mbappe and Rudiger still be played? ✅
Yes! The good news for Real Madrid is that Mbappe and Rudiger can still play in their next Champions League match.
Madrid was in the first quarter-finals at the Emirates Stadium in Tuesday’s quarter-finals against Arsenal.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti will be happy to have them as this is a very important game in Madrid’s journey to win the Champions League this season.
Warning to celebrate with caution ⚠️
Football is full of emotions, especially after winning big games.
But UEFA’s punishment is a warning to all players: even the celebrations have restrictions.
Mbappe and Rudiger need to be more cautious in the future.
If they do this again, they may be banned from playing important games, which could hurt the team.
The final thought ✍️
Real Madrid avoided serious trouble this time, but they had to learn from it.
With a huge match with Arsenal, they need to stay focused and avoid any behavior that could lead to more punishment.