Antonio Rüdiger and Kylian Mbappé Cleared to Face Arsenal as UEFA Issues Fines Instead of Bans for Real Madrid Stars

Antonio Rüdiger and other key Real Madrid players, including Kylian Mbappé, will be available to feature in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash against Arsenal.

UEFA has concluded its disciplinary proceedings against the players following incidents during the celebrations after Real Madrid’s victory over Atlético Madrid in the previous round.

Although both Rüdiger and Mbappé received one-match bans, the suspensions have been deferred for a year, allowing them to participate in the crucial upcoming fixture. In addition to the suspended bans, UEFA imposed financial penalties: Antonio Rüdiger was fined €40,000, while Kylian Mbappé received a €30,000 fine.

Further sanctions include a €20,000 fine for Dani Ceballos, though he avoided a suspension, while Vinícius Júnior was not penalized. These measures were issued in response to what UEFA deemed inappropriate post-match conduct.

The availability of these players is seen as a major boost for Real Madrid as they prepare for the first leg of their quarter-final tie against Arsenal, scheduled for April 8 at the Emirates Stadium.