Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has found himself in hot water following his team’s loss to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday.
The Spanish international is expected to face consequences for grabbing Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka by the neck.
Arsenal entered the match with a commanding 3–0 lead from the first leg at the Emirates Stadium. Saka had the chance to extend the aggregate lead to 4–0 with a penalty, but his attempt was saved by Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois.
According to reports from MARCA, Carvajal appeared to be displeased with Saka’s attempt at a Panenka penalty at the Santiago Bernabéu. Although Carvajal was sidelined due to injury and watching the game from the stands, he approached the England international during the half-time break.
It is reported that Carvajal grabbed Saka’s neck in the tunnel and even tugged at the forward’s arm while Saka was leaving the pitch quietly.
As a result of this incident, Carvajal is now set to face disciplinary action from UEFA for his conduct.
Saka, undeterred by the confrontation, went on to score later in the game, chipping the ball past Courtois in the 65th minute.