Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was given a straight red card for a shocking challenge on Sunday but fans immediately came up with a theory. Carlo Ancelotti elected to rest both Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham against Alaves ahead of the Champions League quarter final second leg against Arsenal, who take a 3-0 lead to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Kylian Mbappe was shown a straight red card for a dangerous challenge during the first half of Real Madrid's crucial La Liga clash with Alavés.

Real Madrid closed the gap to Barcelona at the top of LaLiga back to four points as Eduardo Camavinga’s goal saw off Alaves 1-0 but Kylian Mbappe saw red as both sides finished with 10 men.