LaLiga: Mbappe's ban confirmed
AFNEWS reporter
Apr 16, 2025
LaLiga: Mbappe's ban confirmed
READ ALSO: Tensions in Ukwa East, Ika LGA: Abia, Akwa Ibom Governments Demand Peace Amid Land Dispute
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.
READ ALSO: Chelsea finances: Blues announce biggest pre-tax loss of any club in Premier League history
Mbapp├® was given his marching orders within 40 minutes of the La Liga match for a high challenge on Antonio Blanco.
READ ALSO: Buhari Appoints AIG Garba Baba Umar As Security Adviser | READ DETAILS
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.
READ ALSO: Eddie Howe Under Pressure as Newcastle Face Summer Exodus and Uncertain Future
However, the Spanish Football Federation, RFEF Disciplinary Committee has imposed only a one-match
suspension.
READ ALSO: Sandro Tonali will choose Manchester United if they secure Champions League football
This means Mbapp├® will be available for selection when Los Blancos face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on 26 April.
READ ALSO: EXPL0SIVE: Why DSS hasn't arrested Sheikh Gumi -Ex-Director
Mbapp├® is, however, expected to start their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal at the Bernab├®u on Wednesday night.
Related Stories
David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, says Arsenal team-mate Kai Havertz after Sporting heroics
Sandro Tonali will choose Manchester United if they secure Champions League football
Chelsea finances: Blues announce biggest pre-tax loss of any club in Premier League history
Who has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Who do England and Scotland play? Could Lionel Messi face Cristiano Ronaldo?
Eddie Howe Under Pressure as Newcastle Face Summer Exodus and Uncertain Future
Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham in talks with ex-Brighton boss about taking over as head coach
""
— AFNEWS reporter