Kylian Mbappé (27, Real Madrid) is at the center of controversy over his obscene celebration.
Real Madrid lost 0-1 to Atlético Madrid in the '2024-25 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg' held at the Riyad Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, on the 13th. Real Madrid, who won the first leg 2-1, went to extra time but could not determine the outcome.
Ultimately, they went into a penalty shootout. Real Madrid won 4-2, with Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, and Antonio Rüdiger scoring as kickers.
Problems arose after the match. Mbappé insulted the opposing team's supporters with an obscene celebration where he grabbed his genitals. It has been reported that four players, including Vinícius, Rüdiger, and Dani Ceballos, also performed obscene celebrations.
UEFA has also launched an investigation. The match supervisor will investigate the actions of Mbappé and others, and may impose a penalty if necessary.
Atlético fans claimed, "It was an insulting act towards us. UEFA must punish Mbappé." Rüdiger made a throat-slitting gesture towards the opposing supporters during the match. Ceballos performed a fist-pumping celebration. Vinícius was found to have shot towards the opposing supporters.
Real Madrid will face Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on April 9. Arsenal fans are also strongly calling for penalties against Real players, including Mbappé.
If Mbappé receives a penalty, it would be a significant variable. What decision will UEFA make?
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