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LaLiga: Mbappe's ban confirmed

AFNEWS reporter

Apr 16, 2025

LaLiga: Mbappe's ban confirmed

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Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbapp├®, has received a one-game ban following his red card in the 1-0 victory over Alav├®s on Sunday.

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Mbapp├® was given his marching orders within 40 minutes of the La Liga match for a high challenge on Antonio Blanco.

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It was believed that the French forward would be handed a lengthy suspension, which would have dealt a significant blow to the Spanish giants in their bid to retain the league title.

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However, the Spanish Football Federation, RFEF Disciplinary Committee has imposed only a one-match
suspension.

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This means Mbapp├® will be available for selection when Los Blancos face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on 26 April.

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Mbapp├® is, however, expected to start their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal at the Bernab├®u on Wednesday night.

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