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)
⚽ 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.
