Kylian Mbappe committed an incomprehensible foul.
Real Madrid won 1-0 in the 31st round of Spain's La Liga in the 2024-2025 season against Deportivo Alaves at 11:15 p.m. on the 13th (Korea time) in Estadio de Mendisorocha in Vitoria-Gastais, Spain. With this victory, Real trailed Barcelona by four points.
Surprisingly, it was ace Mbappe who made it difficult for Real against 17th-ranked Alaves in the league. Real led the way with a fantastic mid-range goal from Eduardo Camavinga in the 33rd minute. But five minutes later, Real's mood suddenly froze.
Mbappe attempted a rough tackle while attempting to take the ball away from Antonio Blanco. Mbappe hit Blanco's shin with his right foot. Blanco collapsed, complaining of great pain. The Alaves players protested with great excitement. The referee's initial decision was a warning.
VAR referees spoke with the referee, who conducted an on-field review. As a result, Mbappe's warning was reversed. The referee called off the warning and ordered the exit. Mbappe went off the field as soon as he saw the exit. He seems to have expected to leave to some extent.
It is his first career exit since moving to Real. Real struggled with 10 men after Mbappe was sent off. Alaves also kicked off the atmosphere that could drive Real in the 25th minute of the second half with Manuel Sánchez's exit. Real won, but Mbappe's exit was a controversial murder tackle. Blanco's shin could have been broken.
After the match, the British Daily Mail said: "Kylian Mbappe was sent off for a dangerous challenge 'disgusting'. He strongly criticized Mbappe's behavior, saying, "He stepped on his opponent's shin at a high speed."
Mbappe's exit was also a stupid act in future schedules. Real still have hope of winning the league's come-from-behind victory. Mbappe is essential, but additional disciplinary action is very likely. There is a high possibility that two to three games of suspension will come out. If there is a three-game penalty, Real is in an emergency.
Mbappe's disciplinary action only applies to the Spanish tournament, and the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona will be played after two league games. Real is in no crisis if it fails to win even Copa del Rey this season. It has been difficult to face Barcelona even with Mbappe all season, but without Mbappe, winning the Copa del Rey will be even more difficult.
Reporter Kim Dae-sik rlaeotlr2024@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
