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This Is What Article 130 Says, Key to Knowing if Mbappé Will Play the Final

Kylian Mbappé was sent off with two matches remaining before the Copa del Rey final against Barça

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Sergio Iglesias

Kylian Mbappé experienced his first expulsion as a Real Madrid player this Sunday at Mendizorroza. The French forward left his team with ten men after being sent off in the 38th minute of the first half. A very hard tackle on Antonio Blanco, a former player of the white house, sent the Frenchman to the locker room early.

Initially, the referee Soto Grado only showed him the yellow card, but after the VAR intervention, he changed his decision and gave him a direct red card. The tackle, a strong kick to the right shin area, could have caused a serious injury to the Deportivo Alavés player. Antonio Blanco was ultimately able to continue in the match without major issues.

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Kylian Mbappé's Tackle on Antonio Blanco | Real Madrid Confidencial

What Did Soto Grado Write in the Report After the Expulsion?

Kylian Mbappé's participation in the Cup final will depend on the decision made by the RFEF Competition Committee. Real Madrid will face Barça and Kylian Mbappé's presence is very important for the interests of the Madrid team.

However, what the referee's report reflects gives some clues about the possible sanction for the Frenchman. CésarSoto Grado justified the expulsion of the French forward by stating that it was "for entering with the foot in a studs-up manner at the height of an opponent's shin, in the contest for the ball, using excessive force".

The fact that it is mentioned that the action occurred during a play for the ball points to a two-match sanction. This way, Kylian Mbappé could play in the final, unless an unexpected decision occurs.

What Does Article 130 Say?

The play will be evaluated under Article 130 of the regulations, which refers to violent conduct during the course of the game. This article states that: "Acting with violence during the match or as a direct result of an action in it, as long as there is risk but no damage or injury is caused, will be sanctioned with a suspension of between one and three matches or for a period of up to one month".

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Mbappé will be, barring any surprises, in the Cup final | Real Madrid Confidencial

We will have to wait for the decision made by the RFEF Competition Committee, although everything points to Mbappé being available.

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