The French forward was given his marching orders following a horror tackle on Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco in the first half of Real's 1-0 win on the road over the weekend. All suspensions are dealt with individually, unlike the Premier League, where a dismissal for violent conduct is met with an instant three-game ban.

Mbappé said he "can't imagine Real Madrid" without Vinícius despite speculation that the two would find it difficult to fit into the same forward line

Arsenal news as Real Madrid prepare for Champions League quarter-final second leg with a win but questions remain for Carlo Ancelotti