Minimum sanction for Kylian Mbappé after his hard entry: only a punishment match

Kylian Mbappé was sanctioned with a single game after his controversial expulsion in the encounter between the real Madrid and Alavés, played last Sunday in Mendizorroza. The French striker will lose only the duel against Athletic Club next weekend at Santiago Bernabéu.

The decision has generated surprise in many sectors of the Spanish footballconsidering the hardness of the action. In the 38th minute of the party, Mbappé was expelled for an entrance with the plate to the spin of Antonio Blancoin a clearly avoidable play.

The referee Soto grade explained in the minutes:

“In the 38th minute of the game, the player Mbappé Lottin, Kylian was expelled for the following reason: for entering with her foot in the form of an iron at the height of the spin of an opponent, in the ball dispute, using excessive strength.” “In the 38th minute of the game, the player Mbappé Lottin, Kylian was expelled for the following reason: for entering with her foot in the form of an iron at the height of the spin of an opponent, in the ball dispute, using excessive strength.”

The fact that the referee has stressed that Mbappé tried to play the ball softened the punishment, reducing the possibility of a more extensive sanction.

Antonio Blanco accepted the forgiveness of Kylian Mbappé

After the meeting, Mbappé apologized to Antonio Blanco and his own companions for an action that complicated the victory of Madrid. The Alavés player minimized the situation:

“The truth is that it was a fairly strong entrance, but they are things that happen in football. Kylian has apologized and that is the important thing. You don’t have to give it more importance,” Blanco said.