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Ethan Mbappé banned for 3 Champions League games for elbowing opponent in Lille's loss to Betis

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 28). Ethan Mbappé banned for 3 Champions League games for elbowing opponent in Lille's loss to Betis. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/ethan-mbapp-banned-for-3-champions-league-games-for-elbowing-opponent-in-lille-s-loss-to-betis/article_e0cad1c6-af8e-595e-bff7-0148e2f4f307.html

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Ethan Mbappé has been banned from playing three upcoming Champions League matches after receiving a red card during Lille's match against Real Betis. The ban stems from an incident where Mbappé elbowed Natan, a defender for Betis, leading to charges of assaulting another player. This suspension will affect Lille’s games against Arsenal, Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt, with his earliest return set for the match against Bayern Munich on November 25th.

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Ethan Mbappé, younger brother of Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé, has been banned from three upcoming Champions League matches after receiving a red card during Lille's loss to Real Betis. The incident occurred when Mbappé elbowed Natan, a defender on the Spanish team, following what appeared to be an offhand comment made by Natan as he passed behind Mbappé. This action was deemed "assaulting another player" and led to the red card.

Mbappé will miss games against Arsenal on October 13 and home matches against Galatasaray and away match at Bodø/Glimt, with his return scheduled for a home game against Bayern Munich on November 25. The ban affects Mbappé's third career appearance in the prestigious Champions League tournament. Currently playing with France Under-21, Ethan will now need to sit out crucial matches as Lille seeks to compete in Europe’s top club competition.

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NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Ethan Mbappé will serve a three-game ban in the Champions League for his red card in an opening loss against Real Betis, UEFA said Monday. asserted

UEFA → serve → Betis

Mbappé had been charged with “assaulting another player” for striking Betis defender Natan with an elbow during the Spanish side’s 3-2 win at Lille three weeks ago. asserted

Mbappé → charge → Lille

Natan had appeared to say something as he passed behind Mbappé, whose reaction was spotted on video review. asserted

reaction → appear → review

Ethan Mbappé faced a mandatory ban for Lille’s visit to Arsenal on Oct. 13 and now also will miss hosting Galatasaray and an away game at Bodø/Glimt. asserted

Mbappé → face → Glimt

He can return Nov. 25 when Lille hosts Bayern Munich. asserted

Lille → return → Munich

Mbappé is currently with the France Under-21 team playing qualifying games for the European Championship, being co-hosted in June by Albania and Serbia. ___ asserted

Mbappé → play → Albania

Ethan Mbappé banned for 3 Champions League games for elbowing opponent in Lille's loss to Betis

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