- UEFA rejected Real Madrid’s appeal against fines for Rudiger, Mbappe, and Ceballos
- Rudiger and Mbappe received one-match bans, suspended for one year
- €15,000 fine confirmed for racist behaviour by fans during Arsenal match
Key Takeaways:
UEFA has rejected Real Madrid’s appeal against the fines imposed on Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, and Dani Ceballos for the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. In addition, the €15,000 fine for fan behaviour during the match against Arsenal was also confirmed.
🚨 UEFA have rejected Real Madrid's appeal against the sanctions imposed on Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, and Dani Ceballos. The fine on the club from the game against Arsenal in London also stands.
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— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) July 7, 2025
In April, the European governing body handed fines to the three players for their conduct during the second leg of the Round of 16 against city rivals Atletico, which Los Blancos won after a penalty shootout. Rudiger and Mbappe received one-match bans, suspended for one year. During the match, Mbappe received a yellow card after taking the ball from Marcos Llorente, who had tried to bring Rudiger down before the decisive penalty. After scoring, Rudiger stuck out his tongue, widened his eyes, and ran his hand across his throat in a gesture imitating a throat cut. Rudiger was fined €40,000, Mbappe will have to pay €30,000, and Ceballos – €20,000.
Also confirmed was the €15,000 fine imposed on Real Madrid for racist behaviour by some fans during the Champions League quarter-final match against Arsenal in London. In the case of a repeat offence of this kind, “Los Blancos” will be banned from selling tickets for their next European away match.