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Mbappe's Red Card Sparks Hope for Real Madrid in Champions League

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Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe's suspension due to a red card will only affect domestic competitions, allowing him to play in the Champions League second leg against Arsenal on Wednesday. The Frenchman's card was the first in his Real Madrid career after he went in high and late on Alaves player Antonio Blanco. This comes as Los Blancos are set to take on Arsenal with three goals to make up, after trailing in the first leg. Despite being down, Carlo Ancelotti's side showed optimism in their post-match interviews, with Ancelotti stating that "football changes" and Lucas Vazquez adding that Real Madrid is the team that can turn this situation around.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kylian Mbappe was shown a straight red card for his high and late tackle on Alaves player Antonio Blanco.
  • The Frenchman's ban will only apply to domestic competitions, leaving him available for the Champions League second leg against Arsenal on Wednesday.
  • Real Madrid has a three-goal deficit to make up against Arsenal in the Champions League second leg.
  • Carlo Ancelotti expressed optimism, stating that "football changes" and that anything can happen at the Bernabeu.
  • Lucas Vazquez also demonstrated team spirit, saying that Real Madrid can turn the situation around and that a different game will be seen on Wednesday.
  • Mbappe has scored seven times in Real Madrid's Champions League campaign this season, but is without a goal in his last three games.
  • Real Madrid has scored three or more goals in four of their six home games in Europe this season.

Statistics:

  • 7: The number of goals Kylian Mbappe has scored in Real Madrid's Champions League campaign this season.
  • 3: The number of goals Real Madrid needs to make up against Arsenal in the second leg.
  • 2: The number of goals from Declan Rice that put Arsenal in control in the first leg.
  • 2: The number of times in as many matches that Carlo Ancelotti's side have had a man sent off.
  • 4: The number of home games in Europe where Real Madrid has scored three or more goals this season.

Sources:

  • AP
  • Sky Sports

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