A Real Madrid -Star could face a huge penalty from UEFA Following his actions during tonight’s Champions League quarter finals other legs defeat against Arsenal.
Arsenal finished 2-1 winners (5-1 on aggregate) thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli and eliminated Real Madrid from the competition. As a result, Mikel Artetas continued to Final Four and will meet PSG after the Ligue 1 champions survived a horror against Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Of course, Madrid will not present in the Champions League until next year’s edition of the competition – but one of their most important players can be banned.
Carvajal confronts Saka at half time
On Wednesday evening, Madrid Captain Dani Carvajal seemed to confront sake When the team marched against the tunnel during the half -time interval.
Carvajal, who is currently injured and was not included in the match day, was on the pointing line on the pitch and seemed to offer a few words to his teammates before he approached Saka.
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The exchange initially seemed harmless until Spain international hit the English’s head and breast. Saka then seemed to be annoyed, before safety and several members of the Backroom staff intervened.
Potential suspension looms
Several reports from Spain have since proposed that Carvajal can get a suspension of up to four matches as a result of his actions.
Highlight wrote: “Carvajal’s action could lead to a penalty from UEFA control and disciplinary committee if he decides to enter the squad automatically, as He should not be in the real Madrid technical area because he was not included in the squad. “
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In the meantime, AS proposed: “The right -back is facing a possible ban on four matches, according to Article 15 of UEFA’s disciplinary regulations. Section 15.a.viii in this text prescribes a match ban to “participate in a match when it is not eligible to play, if such a sanction is considered appropriate”. “
The outlet also claims that the match official must have registered the incident in the match report in order for it to be raised to UEFA.
Carvajal’s injury status
Carvajal has not presented since October 5 when he suffered a serious front cruciate ligament injury During a La Liga match against Villarreal. He has since undergone surgery but will probably not return before the end of the season.
If UEFA decides to investigate the incident and introduce a ban, it would further complicate Carvajal’s return to the field and may affect Real Madrid’s troop selection for future Champions League matches. The football world is now waiting for UEFA’s decision on this issue.
