Author: Alex Kirkland, Rodrigo Faez
Date: April 13, 2025
Kylian Mbappé’s first red card in a Real Madrid shirt added drama and controversy to Sunday’s crucial LaLiga showdown at Alavés, as Los Blancos continue their pursuit of leaders Barcelona.
🚨 Red Card Turns the Tide
Just minutes after Eduardo Camavinga put Real ahead in the 34th minute — following a disallowed goal for Raúl Asencio earlier in the half — Mbappé was shown a straight red card in the 38th minute for a reckless challenge on Antonio Blanco.
The French forward lunged in studs-first in midfield, drawing an immediate reaction from the Alavés players and a swift decision from the referee.
It was Mbappé’s first dismissal in LaLiga and his first red since moving to Madrid last summer.
🔴 Mbappé’s Disciplinary Record
The incident marks the fourth red card of Mbappé’s senior career:
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1 in Ligue 1
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2 in domestic cup competitions (France)
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1 in LaLiga (now, with Real Madrid)
âš˝ LaLiga Title Race Pressure Builds
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Barcelona had beaten Leganés 1-0 on Saturday, stretching their lead to 7 points before kickoff.
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Madrid needed a win to stay in touch — and now must do so without their star forward for at least one match.
The result of the game — not included in the initial report — would have major implications for the LaLiga title race, especially with Madrid also reeling from a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg earlier this week.
