Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior are among four players facing a UEFA investigation for alleged “indecent conduct” during their Champions League last 16 win over Atletico Madrid.
The investigation, announced by UEFA, also involves defender Antonio Rudiger and midfielder Dani Ceballos. The players face potential punishment ahead of their quarter-final first leg clash at Arsenal on April 8.
“A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players,” said UEFA in a statement.
Spanish media reports suggest that Real Madrid players are being scrutinized by UEFA for their celebrations after the win. The reports allege that the players engaged in indecent conduct, which is being investigated by UEFA.
UEFA and Real Madrid did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The investigation is ongoing, and the players will be notified of the outcome in due course.
The incident in question occurred during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on March 12. The match ended in a 2-2 aggregate draw, with Real Madrid winning on penalties.
The night ended in controversy after Atletico forward Julian Alvarez had a penalty controversially disallowed in the shoot-out for supposedly touching the ball twice.
The investigation into the alleged indecent conduct of the Real Madrid players is a separate matter from the controversy surrounding the disallowed penalty.
As the investigation continues, the players involved will be anxiously awaiting the outcome. The incident has sparked a heated debate among football fans, with some calling for the players to be punished and others defending their actions.
The UEFA investigation will aim to determine whether the players engaged in indecent conduct and whether they should face disciplinary action. The outcome of the investigation will be closely watched by football fans around the world.