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Mbappé's Red Card Drama Overshadows Real Madrid Victory

4/14/2025

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Mbappé's Red Card

In a dramatic turn during Real Madrid's 1-0 win against Alavés, Kylian Mbappé was shown a direct red card in the 38th minute for a reckless tackle on Antonio Blanco, after VAR overturned his initial yellow. The star forward expressed remorse to his teammates and Blanco, now facing a potential two-match ban but still in contention for the Copa del Rey final.

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Madrid's Narrow Victory

In a thrilling clash, Real Madrid clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Alavés, keeping the heat on Barcelona in LaLiga. Eduardo Camavinga netted the winning goal in the 34th minute, while Kylian Mbappé's reckless tackle earned him a red card shortly after. Despite being a man down, Madrid's defense stood strong, showcasing their grit and determination.

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Mbappé's Red Card

In a dramatic turn during Real Madrid's 1-0 win against Alavés, Kylian Mbappé was shown a direct red card in the 38th minute for a reckless tackle on Antonio Blanco, after VAR overturned his initial yellow. The star forward expressed remorse to his teammates and Blanco, now facing a potential two-match ban but still in contention for the Copa del Rey final.

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