Key Takeaways:
- UEFA handed Dani Carvajal a two-match Champions League ban for aggression in Real Madrid’s 2:1 win against Marseille
- Carvajal will miss the away match at Kairat and the home fixture with Juventus on October 22
- Diego Simeone has been suspended for tonight’s Atlético vs Eintracht Frankfurt match over unsporting behaviour against Liverpool
Champions League Disciplinary Rulings Confirmed
UEFA has issued official suspensions for Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal and Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone, following incidents in the opening round of the Champions League main stage.
Details of Carvajal’s Suspension
Dani Carvajal has received a two-match ban from the competition for “aggression against an opposing player” after headbutting Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli during Real Madrid’s 2:1 triumph over the Ligue 1 side. The right-back is therefore ruled out of tonight’s away encounter at Kairat, as well as the subsequent home clash against Juventus scheduled for October 22.
🚨 BREAKING: Dani Carvajal suspended for TWO Champions League matches for his red card. ❌❌ pic.twitter.com/eGDlfDTSYh
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) September 30, 2025
Simeone’s Touchline Ban Explained
Atlético Madrid’s head coach Diego Simeone faces a suspension for “unsporting behavior” resulting from the 2:3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool at Anfield. After the contest, Simeone spat at an opposition supporter, which has led to a standard red-card punishment. Consequently, the Atletico boss will be absent from the touchline for tonight’s home match versus Eintracht Frankfurt, with assistant manager Nelson Vivas set to take charge.
| Individual | Club | Reason for Suspension | Fixtures to Miss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dani Carvajal | Real Madrid | Aggression against an opposing player (headbutt on Gerónimo Rulli) | @ Kairat (tonight), vs Juventus (22 October) |
| Diego Simeone | Atlético Madrid | Unsporting behaviour (spat at opposing fan) | vs Eintracht Frankfurt (tonight) |
