Real Madrid's Rüdiger and Mates Skate By with Probation for Provocative Celebrations
UEFA Decision: Rudiger Faces Monetary Penalty for Performing 'Head-Off' Gesture - UEFA Decision: Rüdiger Faced with a Fine Over Head-Off Signal
In the Champions League, German player Antonio Rüdiger and his Real Madrid pals, including Kylian Mbappé, slipped through with a light sentence for their controversial celebrations. The four chums, Rüdiger included, will serve their suspensions during the quiet periods of the probation period. They'll be ready to roll for the quarterfinal first leg against Arsenal on April 8. Ceballos needs to fork over a hefty €20,000 fine, while Vinicius Junior walks free.
Rüdiger and Mbappé's probation stretches for an entire year. They've also got some extra expenses: Rüdiger's bill amounts to €40,000, while Mbappé takes a €30,000 hit.
UEFA Squashes Real Madrid Players' 'Improper Conduct'
According to the ruling from UEFA, Rüdiger, Mbappé, and Ceballos received penalties for "improper conduct" [1]. No further details were provided by the association. The incident in question happened after the Champions League Round of 16 return match between Atlético Madrid and Real on March 12, which ended 2:4 a.e.t. [1]
Spanish media hinted at the players' provocative behavior towards Atlético fans, with Rüdiger making a throat-slitting gesture and Vinicius Junior laying his jacket on the field and pointing at the Real badge [1].
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[1] UEFA Punishes Real Madrid's Rüdiger, Mbappé, and Ceballos for 'Improper Conduct' in Champions League match vs. Atlético Madrid (Sky Sports, 2023)[2] Real Madrid Players Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, Dani Ceballos, and Vinícius Junior Escape Suspension for Champions League Incident with Atlético Madrid (ABC News, 2023)
- Antonio Rudiger and Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid received probation for their provocative celebrations during a Champions League match against Atlético Madrid, as announced by UEFA.
- The incident involved Rudiger making a throat-slitting gesture and Vinicius Junior laying his jacket on the field, pointing at the Real Madrid badge, which led to a ruling by UEFA for improper conduct.
- Despite the penalty, Rudiger and Mbappe will continue to play for Real Madrid, with Rudiger facing a €40,000 fine and Mbappe a €30,000 fine during their probation period.
