Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal could face a suspension from UEFA following an altercation with Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka during halftime of their Champions League match. Carvajal was seen confronting Saka in the tunnel area as the teams headed to the dressing rooms. The Spanish player reportedly took issue with Saka’s decision to attempt a Panenka penalty against Real Madrid, which was saved by Thibaut Courtois.
Despite the incident, Saka was found to be innocent, and the Gunners went on to secure a 5-1 aggregate victory over Real Madrid in the semi-finals. Saka redeemed himself with a goal midway through the second half, while Vinicius Jr. and Gabriel Martinelli also found the back of the net for Arsenal.
Carvajal, who has been sidelined with an ACL injury since October, was watching the game from the stands before going down to the pitchside at halftime. His actions violated UEFA regulations, as he was not allowed to be in the technical area as a spectator and was not part of the team.
If UEFA decides to take action against Carvajal, he could face a ban similar to the one imposed on former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso for celebrating from the stands during the 2014 Champions League final. Alonso was banned from the UEFA Super Cup final the following season after being suspended from the final match.
Overall, the incident between Carvajal and Saka has sparked controversy and could have consequences for the Real Madrid player. It serves as a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship and fair play in professional football.
