Dani Ceballos was also fined for his involvement in the controversial celebrations during last season’s Champions League run.

UEFA has rejected Real Madrid's appeal to overturn the disciplinary sanctions handed to Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé and Dani Ceballos for "improper conduct."

UEFA have dismissed Real Madrid's appeal against sanctions imposed on Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, and Dani Ceballos following their actions in the Champions League round of 16 second leg against Atletico Madrid last March.

The FIFA Club World Cup is now entering its final week of action as the two semifinals will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, while the final will take place at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Chelsea managed to win 2-1 against Palmeiras in the quarters while Fluminense knocked out Saudi side Al-Hilal.

Real Madrid are set to play PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals on July 9. The game, of course, will be Kylian Mbappe's clash against his former club. He

Madrid might have been a diminshed force during 2024-25 but they remain the ultimate test of a team's knockout credentials