How Many Times Has Mbappé Been Sent Off Throughout His Sports Career?

The match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alavés in LaLiga had several surprises. Being a challenging game, Real Madrid had to rely on the brilliance of its players to secure a narrow victory. However, the only goal of the match came from Camavinga and not from Kylian Mbappé, who was sent off.

During a dangerous moment for Alavés, Mbappé lost his temper with a harsh tackle on Antonio Blanco. Although the referee showed him a yellow card, VAR determined that his action warranted a red card. This expulsion is, in the 503 matches Mbappé has played, only the fourth time he has received a red card.

Even so, it is noteworthy that this is his first expulsion as a Real Madrid player since he joined the team last summer. Giving much to talk about this situation, this expulsion is now recorded for posterity.

Mbappé's Expulsions

With the red card received against Deportivo Alavés, Mbappé was sent off after 5 years, 11 months, and 15 days since the last occasion. That last time happened when he was still a PSG player, being sent off with a direct red card on April 27, 2019, in a cup match against Stade Rennes. On that occasion, Mbappé was heavily criticized for that action.

Similarly, Mbappé was the target of several criticisms with his expulsion against the same team on January 30, 2018. Having been his first expulsion, Mbappé wouldn't take long to be sent off again against Nimes on September 1 of the same year.

Known for being a player who always keeps a cool head, his action against Antonio Blanco left more than one person surprised. Whatever his intention with that play, Mbappé could have ruined his image and reputation because of it.

The Situation with Mbappé

Without fully understanding the reason for his action, Mbappé is under scrutiny by several media outlets due to his pending sanction. Potentially missing up to three matches, Real Madrid would be without its star forward for the Copa del Rey final.