FIFA has announced MORE Sad news for Real Madrid Star Kylian Mbappe after his reckless tackle on Alavés’ Antonio Blanco! 😱 A straight red usually means at least two matches but he got more
Real Madrid assistant manager Davide Ancelotti has shed light on the circumstances surrounding Kylian Mbappe’s red card in the team’s league match against Alaves. According to Ancelotti, Mbappe’s reckless challenge, which resulted in a straight red card after a VAR review, was a reaction to a series of small fouls committed against him by the Alaves players.
Mbappe’s sending off occurred just four minutes after Eduardo Camavinga had given Real Madrid the lead with a brilliant strike from outside the box. The French forward’s high tackle on Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco was initially deemed a yellow card, but the referee overturned the decision and awarded a straight red card following a VAR review.
Ancelotti, who was in charge of the team due to his father Carlo’s suspension, provided his explanation for Mbappe’s actions in the post-match press conference. He emphasized that Mbappe is not a violent player and has apologized for his mistake. Ancelotti suggested that the numerous small fouls committed against Mbappe had contributed to his reaction, which ultimately led to the red card.
Despite being reduced to 10 men, Real Madrid managed to hold on to their lead, thanks in part to a disciplined defensive performance in the second half. The hosts saw more of the ball in the second half, and their defense fought tooth and nail to keep their narrow advantage safe. The victory gives Real Madrid confidence as they prepare to host Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final second leg.
Carlo Ancelotti will return to the dugout for the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, where Real Madrid will need to overcome a three-goal deficit to progress to the semi-finals. Davide Ancelotti expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back, stating that the victory against Alaves has given them the confidence they need to tackle the challenge ahead.
