Kylian Mbappé’s shocking red card in Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Alavés has sparked intense debate among football fans, with many wondering: Will Mbappé miss the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona? The French superstar’s dangerous tackle on Antonio Blanco was labeled one of the worst challenges of the 2024-25 season, and now his participation in the highly anticipated El Clásico showdown on April 26, 2025, hangs in the balance. Here’s everything you need to know about the incident, the rules, and Mbappé’s chances of playing in the Copa del Rey final.
What happened during Mbappé’s red card incident?
In the 38th minute of Real Madrid’s clash with Alavés at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Kylian Mbappé lunged into a reckless challenge on midfielder Antonio Blanco. The tackle was late, high, and dangerous, prompting referee Juan Martínez Munuera to issue a straight red card after a VAR review. The decision left Real Madrid with 10 players for over 50 minutes and fueled discussions about the severity of Mbappé’s actions.
The tackle was widely criticized, with fans and pundits calling it a rare lapse in judgment from the usually composed forward. Social media posts on X described the challenge as “criminal” and speculated about its consequences, particularly for the upcoming Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
Will Mbappé be banned in the Copa del Rey final vs Barcelona?
According to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) regulations, suspensions from La Liga matches typically do not carry over to Copa del Rey fixtures unless the ban exceeds three games. For Mbappé to miss the Copa del Rey final, the referee’s report must classify his tackle as a “serious offense,” warranting a suspension of four or more matches.
As of now, the RFEF has not announced the length of Mbappé’s ban, leaving fans anxiously awaiting the official verdict.
