Even without playing, D. Carvajal may face a harsh penalty

2025-04-17 16:31 © AP

The Madrid "Real" defender Dani Carvajal, who is recovering from a serious leg injury, may face a harsh punishment.

The 33-year-old Spaniard "made his mark" in yesterday's UEFA Champions League match against the "Arsenal" club.

During the halftime break, as the "Arsenal" players left the field, the wandering D. Carvajal nearby began to provoke "Arsenal" forward Bukayo Saka.

The veteran slapped the Englishman across the face and chest until he was eventually waved off.

According to "Marca", the defender faces a suspension of 1–4 matches not so much for the provocation, but for entering a prohibited area, where he, as an unauthorized participant, had no right to be.

🔥🔥🔥 ¡OJO! ¡Dani Carvajal se fue a por Saka en el descanso!
El capitán, que no puede jugar por lesión, recriminó al delantero su intento de colar un penalti a lo Panenka 🔥🔥🔥

📹 @jdelriomuradas pic.twitter.com/zBscrXMg3e

— MARCA (@marca) April 16, 2025