None of the four Real Madrid players investigated by UEFA will miss next week's Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal. Stars Antonio Rudiger and Kylian Mbappe have received suspended one-match bans as well as fines, while team-mate Dani Ceballos has been only fined for 'violating the basic rules of decent conduct'.
Rudiger was accused of making a throat-slitting gesture towards Atletico Madrid supporters in the aftermath of last month's round-of-16 second leg. Vinicius Junior was also probed by UEFA but has escaped punishment.
Real controversially won the tie on penalties. Images and videos of the players' behaviour promoted to UEFA appoint an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to assess four players' conduct during and after the dramatic penalty shootout against local rivals Atletico on March 12.
Ahead of the first leg at the Emirates next Tuesday, UEFA announced: "The CEDB has decided: To fine Real Madrid CF player, Mr. Antonio Rüdiger, €40,000 and to suspend him for a total of one (1) UEFA club competition match for which he would be otherwise eligible for violating the basic rules of decent conduct. Said suspension is not immediately enforced and is subject to a probationary period of one (1) year, starting from the date of the present decision.
"To fine Real Madrid CF player, Mr. Kylian Mbappé, €30,000 and to suspend him for a total of one (1) UEFA club competition match for which he would be otherwise eligible for violating the basic rules of decent conduct. Said suspension is not immediately enforced and is subject to a probationary period of one (1) year, starting from the date of the present decision.
"To fine Real Madrid CF player, Mr. Daniel Ceballos Fernández, €20,000 for violating the basic rules of decent conduct."
It was also confirmed that no disciplinary proceedings were opened against Vinicius Junior.
dobaikrsty
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It is possible because of Perez. Perez knows how to handle this kind of problems.
sheffayo
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We already know that Madrid is in power, so it's not news anymore. Whether they play or not, our neighbours in London will still beat them to the finale
MadridSport
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We mount to the Emirate stadium 🏟️💪
Wuwbcinpz
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Good one for us Arsenal's fans,then we shall know our own level.football is a game and it will be won by who play better.Bring it on
ImmsSPURS
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How does this NEWS AFFECTED THE CATALONIA LOCATION AND SOME MUMUS FROM AFRICA? WE ARE REAL MADRID AND WE GONNA SMASH BOTH ARSENAL AND BARCELONA!! TO CLAIM THOSE TROPHY 🏆 YOU HAVE TO USE MAGIC, BUT STILL YOU CAN'T BECAUSE MADRID IS EXISTING!! HALA MADRID
fehaclstu
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Pain goes to barca fans, barca fans crying more than arsenal fans
Yudacmps
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it's gonna happen again 🔥2️⃣2️⃣