Mbappé Receives First LaLiga Red Card Against Alavés

Kylian Mbappé received a red card for the first time in his Real Madrid career during a match against Deportivo Alavés, following a dangerous tackle on Antonio Blanco. The incident occurred in the 38th minute, after a VAR review upgraded an initial yellow card. Mbappé, visibly shaken, apologized to his teammates and Blanco after the game, acknowledging the recklessness of his action. Real Madrid's assistant manager Davide Ancelotti stated that while Mbappé's reaction stemmed from frustration over previous fouls against him, it was an inappropriate response. The club is awaiting a ruling on the length of Mbappé's suspension, which could impact his participation in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. Despite the red card, Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory, with Ancelotti emphasizing the need for the team to build confidence moving forward.