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You are big, you can do everything - Rudiger is playing vs Arsenal
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 04.04.25. | 20:37
Interesting decision about four Los Blancos players, especially about Rudiger
Antonio Rudiger will be available to play for Arsenal. UEFA has decided to suspend the German, as well as Kylian Mbappe, for one match if they commit a similar offense next year. In addition, they have been fined 40 and 30 thousand euros, respectively. Dani Ceballos has also received a fine of 20 thousands, while Vinicius Junior has gone unpunished, meaning all players will be available to Carlo Ancelotti for the two-legged clash against Arsenal.
No bans for any of the Madrid players from UEFA for their celebrations after the win at Atletico.
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) April 4, 2025
Mbappe, Rudiger will be available to face Arsenal on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/f508hpUiYC
The four players were under investigation for gestures they made during their celebrations at the Metropolitano Stadium, immediately after defeating Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16 of the Champions League. Regarding the investigation itself, Real Madrid was most concerned about Rudiger's case, as UEFA deemed his actions much more serious than those of his teammates.
Despite, admittedly, some wild behavior from Real Madrid players after their victory, Rudiger stood out the most. His throat-slitting gesture was particularly chilling and has no place in sports. However, as mentioned earlier, Real Madrid has come out of this situation relatively well, which is good news for Carlo Ancelotti. The only player he will be without is Aurelien Tchouameni, who is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards.
This is not the first time a case has been opened against a player for inappropriate behavior during a match against Atletico Madrid. We all remember 2019 when Cristiano Ronaldo, then a Juventus player, was fined 20 thousands for gestures similar to those Vinicius made now after a Round of 16 match in the Champions League. In this instance, the decision appears to have favored Real Madrid.
LA LIGA - MATCHDAY 30
Friday
22:00: (1.75) Rayo Vallecano (3.50) Espanyol (5.10)
Saturday
15:00: (2.10) Girona (3.30) Alaves (3.70)
17:15: (1.35) Real Madrid (5.20) Valencia (8.50)
19:30: (2.60) Mallorca (3.15) Celta (2.85)
22:00: (1.37) Barcelona (5.50) Betis (7.20)
Sunday
15:00: (3.25) Las Palmas (3.15) Sociedad (2.35)
17:15: (3.30) Sevilla (3.20) Atl.Madrid (2.30)
19:30: (4.30) Valladolid (3.30) Getafe (1.93)
22:00: (2.35) Villareal (3.40) Ath.Bilbao (3.00)
Monday
22:00: (2.65) Leganes (3.05) Osasuna (2.90)
***odds are subject to change***
