Four Real Madrid players could be in trouble after UEFA announced that an ethics and disciplinary investigation is being launched for the club’s celebrations against Atlético Madrid during their Champions League Round of 16 victory.
Kylian Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Ceballos and Vinícius Jr. were the quartet of Madrid players that UEFA named. The investigation will be for “indecent conduct.”
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UEFA announce they have opened an investigation into celebrations of Rüdiger, Ceballos, Mbappé and Vinicius Jr after the Real Madrid vs Atlético game at the Metropolitano. pic.twitter.com/Ni4D54i71P
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 27, 2025
The end of the second leg at Atlético’s Metropolitano stadium saw wild scenes of celebrations after Real Madrid won on penalties. Rüdiger scored the game-winning penalty and ran a victory lap around the field while being chased by his teammates.
Real Madrid’s squad then celebrated in front of the Atlético Madrid fans with some taunts toward their bitter rivals.
The whole team with “Rudiger” trademark sprint pic.twitter.com/itNNztNZKh
— Real Madrid Info ³⁶ (@RMadridInfo) March 13, 2025
Atlético supporters threw items at the players and Mbappé responded by grabbing his crotch in front of the fans.
OFFICIAL: UEFA have opened an investigation into the celebrations of Rüdiger, Ceballos, Mbappé and Vini after the Real Madrid vs. Atletico game at the Metropolitano.
Meanwhile Real Madrid players were seen dodging items being thrown by ATLETICO fans pic.twitter.com/ppA7YUpEpq— Goalwire Daily (@GoalwireDaily) March 27, 2025
If UEFA punishes any of the four players with a ban then they would miss at least the first leg of the quarterfinal vs. Arsenal on April 8.
