According to a report by MARCA on Monday, July 7, 2025, UEFA has officially rejected Real Madrid’s appeal against the sanctions imposed on Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, and Dani Ceballos.
The punishments stem from incidents during the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Atlético Madrid.
The European football body confirmed that the initial disciplinary measures remain in place, meaning the three players will serve their respective suspensions as decided earlier.
The nature of the offenses, reportedly involving unsportsmanlike conduct and dissent toward officials, had sparked controversy after the fiercely contested Madrid derby.
Additionally, UEFA reaffirmed a financial penalty issued to Real Madrid over the inappropriate behavior of some of its supporters during the away match against Arsenal in London.
The misconduct reportedly included the use of flares, offensive chants, and breaches of stadium protocol at the Emirates Stadium.
UEFA’s decision highlights its zero-tolerance approach toward player misconduct and crowd disturbances in European competitions.
Real Madrid has not released an official statement in response to the ruling, but the club is expected to comply with UEFA’s disciplinary outcomes going forward.
