Kylian Mbappe to get away with one?! Real Madrid superstar expected to avoid lengthy ban for horror challenge red card in win over Alaves

Real Madrid grabbed a crucial 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday in a scrappy affair that saw one red card each for both sides. Mbappe was the first to be sent off in the clash after he went in studs up on Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco's shin with the ball nowhere near the Frenchman's outstretched leg.

After Mbappe's sending off, it was speculated that the Real Madrid striker could face a lengthy ban of around five games, as the tackle could be viewed as a serious offence. However, Spanish outlet COPE has now reported that Mbappe is likely to get away with a suspension of just one match as referee Cesar Soto Grado noted down that the forward was challenging for the ball when he went in.

If the incident between Mbappe and Blanco had been viewed as a serious offence, the Frenchman's ban could have seen him miss out on Real Madrid's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26 as suspensions handed out in La Liga are applicable in all domestic competitions as per the Spanish federation's regulations.

If Mbappe is to receive just a one-match ban, he will only miss Real Madrid's La Liga clash against Athletic Club on Sunday, April 20, and he will be cleared for the clash against Getafe and the cup final against Barcelona.