Mbappé, Vinícius among 4 Real Madrid players being investigated by UEFA after Atletico game

By Canadian Press on March 27, 2025.

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Four Real Madrid players including Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior are being investigated for alleged “indecent conduct” during the Champions League game at Atletico Madrid, UEFA said on Thursday.

UEFA said it appointed a disciplinary inspector to study the unspecified allegations at the round of 16 game on March 12. The case also involves Antonio Rüdiger and Dani Ceballos.

Any ban imposed would force a player to miss Madrid’s game at Arsenal on April 8 in the first leg of the quarterfinals.

Madrid advanced to the quarterfinals in a penalty shootout after Atletico won the second leg 1-0 to tie the aggregate score at 2-2.

Rüdiger scored the decisive spot kick and led teammates in an exuberant dancing run around Atletico’s home field.

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