Mbappe's Red Card Leads to One-Match Ban

Kylian Mbappé received a straight red card in Real Madrid's 1-0 La Liga victory over Deportivo Alavés after a reckless challenge on Antonio Blanco, marking the first red card of his tenure with the club. Assistant coach Davide Ancelotti noted that repeated minor fouls against Mbappé led to his frustration and subsequent reaction, although he did not justify the action. The incident has drawn parallels to a similar foul committed by Mbappé in 2019 during the French Cup Final. Despite the red card, Mbappé is expected to miss only one match, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. Real Madrid remains hopeful for both La Liga and Champions League success, with assistant coach Davide Ancelotti expressing confidence in overcoming challenges, including an upcoming match against Arsenal. The team's resilience was underscored by a crucial goal from Eduardo Camavinga, which secured the win against Alavés even after Mbappé's exit.