Kylian Mbappé was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge in the first half of Real Madrid's LaLiga game at Alavés on Sunday. Madrid had just taken the lead in the 34th minute with a Eduardo Camavinga goal -- after Raúl Asencio had an earlier goal disallowed for a foul -- when Mbappé was dismissed in the 38th minute for his tackle on midfielder Antonio Blanco.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has on Sunday evening taken his place front and centre in the headlines across Spain.Unfortunately for those of a Blancos persuasion, however, as much comes for

In the 38th minute of the match between Real Madrid and Alavés, part of LaLiga’s Matchday 31, referee César Soto Grado took center stage after sending off Kylian Mbappé for a hard tackle on Antonio Blanco.