Real Madrid Learn Antonio Rudiger & Kylian Mbappe Suspension Verdict Ahead Arsenal Clash

‎Antonio Rudiger and Kylian Mbappe will be available to play against Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday after avoiding an immediate suspension.

‎UEFA has launched an investigation into Real Madrid’s celebrations following their last-16 victory over Atletico Madrid.

‎Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Dani Ceballos are all being scrutinized for several gestures made during the celebrations.

‎Most of Madrid’s concern revolved around Rudiger, who was seen running his thumb across his throat towards the crowd. There were significant fears that he would be handed a suspension and ruled out of the Arsenal clash.

‎Although UEFA has handed Antonio Rudiger and Kylian Mbappe one-game bans, these penalties will not be enforced right away.

‎Instead, they are placed on a one-year probation period, allowing both players to participate in Tuesday’s match against Arsenal.

‎Rudiger has been issued a fine of €40,000, while Mbappe will pay €30,000 for his own gesture.

‎Ceballos has avoided any sort of ban and has simply been issued a €20,000 suspension, while no further action was taken against Vinicius.

‎The news comes as a significant boost for manager Carlo Ancelotti, for whom Rudiger, Vinicius, and Mbappe are all near-permanent starters.

‎Ceballos was also a regular feature in the Madrid lineup but is currently sidelined with a muscle injury.