Real Madrid secured a narrow win over Deportivo Alavés thanks to a goal by Eduardo Camavinga, but the main talking point of the match was the straight red card shown to Kylian Mbappé. The French striker was sent off in the 38th minute after a reckless tackle on Antonio Blanco, initially punished with a yellow card before VAR intervention led referee César Soto Grado to upgrade it to a red.

The incident sparked mixed reactions: some argued it was a fair challenge while contesting the ball, while others demanded a strong punishment to set an example.

How many games could he miss?

According to the Spanish FA’s Disciplinary Code (RFEF), actions deemed as "violence in play" during a contest for the ball, without causing injury, usually result in a ban of one to three matches.

Sources suggest that a two-match suspension is the most likely outcome, meaning Mbappé would miss the following LaLiga fixtures:

• vs. Athletic Club – April 20
• vs. Getafe – April 23

Will he be available for the Copa del Rey final?

Unless the Competition Committee hands a suspension of four matches or more—which is highly unlikely—Mbappé will be eligible to play in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, scheduled for April 26 in Seville.

Fourth red card of his career

This was Mbappé’s first red card as a Real Madrid player, and the fourth of his professional career. The French forward has been instrumental for Carlo Ancelotti in recent weeks, and his availability for the final is seen as vital to Madrid’s chances of lifting the trophy.