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UEFA Issues Suspended Sanctions to Real Madrid Stars for Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, and Dani Ceballos face fines and suspended bans following their behavior in a Champions League match against Atlético Madrid.

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Overview

  • Antonio Rüdiger received a one-match suspension, suspended for one year, and a €40,000 fine for making a provocative gesture during the match.
  • Kylian Mbappé was sanctioned with a similarly suspended one-match ban and fined €30,000 for misconduct.
  • Dani Ceballos was fined €20,000, while Vinícius Júnior faced no penalties following an investigation into his actions during the game.
  • The UEFA investigation was initiated after complaints from Atlético Madrid and their fans, who felt provoked by the players' celebrations.
  • Despite the sanctions, Rüdiger remains eligible to play in Real Madrid's upcoming Champions League quarterfinal against Arsenal on April 8, 2025.