Real Madrid fume as Kylian Mbappe is left bloodied after being struck during dire draw with Girona - but NO penalty is given as Alvaro Arbeloa's struggles continue
Alvaro Arbeloa hit out at a decision not to award Kylian Mbappe a penalty as his Real Madrid side saw their La Liga title hopes suffer another major blow by drawing with Girona. Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona on Friday night, with Federico Valverde's second half opener cancelled out by Thomas Lemar. The hosts were left furious in the closing stages after claiming Mbappe should have been awarded a last-gasp penalty. Mbappe had been left bloodied in the face by the collision, with the Real Madrid star requiring treatment above his right eye after being hit by Reis' elbow. The draw further damaged Real Madrid's hopes of chasing down rivals Barcelona in the La Liga title race.
Source: Daily Mail April 11, 2026 13:19 UTC
