Mbappe escapes

Mbappe is likely to be suspended for only 1 match, at most 2 matches.

Mbappe was sent off in the 38th minute after VAR intervened and the referee determined that his tackle was dangerous. At that time, the striker born in 1998 kicked Blanco straight in the calf. Mbappe became the first Real striker to be sent off in the first half of La Liga since Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2008.

According to referee Cesar Soto Grado's post-match report, Mbappe was determined to have attempted to challenge for the ball, not to have committed any intentional violence. He also mentioned that Mbappe used "excessive force", but that detail helped the Real star avoid a lengthy suspension. Mbappe also took the initiative to meet Blanco after the match to apologize.

According to COPE and El Mundo , the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is likely to hand down a one-match suspension, or a maximum of two La Liga matches, respectively for the upcoming clashes against Athletic Club and Getafe.

Importantly, Mbappe will not be banned for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 27, unless the RFEF unexpectedly increases the ban to four matches. However, that move is considered unlikely in this case.

In addition, the penalty does not affect Mbappe's ability to play in the Champions League. He is still eligible to play in the second leg of the semi-final against Arsenal this week, in the context that Real Madrid needs to come back after losing 0-3 in the first leg.

Some say Mbappe was lucky. The collision, although contested, was not close to the ball and could have caused serious injury. Such situations are usually punished more severely.

Source: https://znews.vn/mbappe-thoat-hiem-post1545961.html