Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé made unwanted club history in their recent match against Deportivo Alavés, receiving a red card in the first half after a reckless challenge on Antonio Blanco. The 26-year-old's dismissal led to an eventual 1-0 victory for Real Madrid.
This incident marked Mbappé as only the second Real Madrid forward to be sent off in the first half of a La Liga match in the 21st century, following Ruud van Nistelrooy's red card against Atlético de Madrid in 2008. The French star's ill-timed tackle stirred controversy and highlighted his disciplinary lapse during the game. Despite the win, Mbappé's early exit drew attention for all the wrong reasons.