As a result of a red card, Captain Real Madrid is threatened with absence in three matches

Gilabola.com – Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal is threatened with a ban on playing in three matches after the red card he received in the match against Marseille, Wednesday morning 17 September 2025.

Dani Carvajal is threatened with severe sanctions from the UEFA Disciplinary Committee following a red card he received in the Champions League match between Real Madrid versus Olympique de Marseille, which was won by Los Blancos 2-1.

The veteran right-back received a red card in the 70th minute after he was seen to gore Marseille goalkeeper, Geronimo Rulli.

Initially, referee Irfan Peljto did not take any action related to it, but after consulting with Var and reviewing the video recording, the referee decided to expel the Madrid captain.

Carvajal himself was initially not included in the composition of Madrid’s core players, but he entered the field in the 5th minute after Trent Alexander-Arnold was pulled out due to injury.

Severe punishment for Carvajal?

Now, it was revealed Sports worldCarvajal’s sentence of a red card violation in the match against Marseille could make him exposed to suspension of up to three matches.

Everything now depends on how the referee records the incident in his match report.

Based on Article 15 UEFA Disciplinary Regulations which include ‘bad behavior of players or coaches’, the consequences can vary, namely:

If it is considered a serious unsportsmanship (Article 15, point d), then Carvajal will face sanctions in two matches or suspension for a certain period of time.

If classified as an aggression (Article 15, point E), then the playing ban will increase to a minimum of three matches or longer, if UEFA considers the header to be very hard.

Considering the video recording, the heavier interpretation seems to be possible, and Carvajal is at risk of absent at least in three matches.

Carvajal has the opportunity to be absent in these three matches

If the ban on playing in three matches is confirmed, then Carvajal will not appear until the fifth match of the League phase against Manchester City which will be held at the Bernabeu on December 10, 2025.

Meanwhile, he will be absent from three important matches, namely an away match to the Kazakhstan club headquarters, Kairat Almaty, home game against Juventus and when they travel to Liverpool headquarters.

If with the best scenario a ban on playing in two matches, Carvajal can return early. However, at this time, Real Madrid could have lost their captain for almost two months in European elite competition.