Kylian Mbappe was suspended for one game after his foul during Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Alaves prompted a VAR review that upgraded his yellow card to a red. The referee's report categorized the incident as a poor challenge rather than violent conduct, restricting the punishment to the minimum one-game ban. Mbappe will miss the match against Athletic Club but will be available for the crucial Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. After the incident, he privately apologized to the affected player, and his coach emphasized his importance ahead of the Champions League clash against Arsenal.
Kylian Mbappe received a one-game suspension after a VAR review deemed his challenge during a match against Alaves warranted a red card.
Despite protests for a longer ban, refs reported Mbappe's foul as a poor challenge, limiting his suspension to one game.
Mbappe will miss the upcoming match against Athletic Club but will return for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
Real Madrid's manager stated that Mbappe is 'hurt' and 'disappointed' but trained well and is motivated for the Champions League.
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