UEFA must act on Carvajal bite evidence: Gabi
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ATLETICO Madrid captain Gabi has called on UEFA to act if there is evidence Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal bit Atletico forward Mario Mandzukic in Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal, first leg.
Carvajal, who could in any case be sanctioned by European soccer’s governing body over a punch he threw at Mandzukic during the same incident in the second half of the 0-0 draw at the Calderon, strongly denied trying to bite the Croatia international on the arm.
Footage published on social media showed Carvajal’s mouth made contact with Mandzukic’s arm as they tangled off the ball but it was impossible to tell conclusively if he had sunk his teeth into it.
“Seeing after the match that I have been accused of biting a rival player I want to make it clear that I did not bite anyone, nor did I try to,” the Spain right back told reporters.
Speaking later to Spanish radio, Gabi said if evidence of a bite was clear UEFA should act. “I can’t judge the incident but if UEFA study the images and see something they should take action.
“They are unpleasant incidents and if the footage is so clear then perhaps the (UEFA disciplinary) committee should step in,” Gabi added.
Mandzukic appeared to exonerate Carvajal in comments posted on his Twitter account yesterday.
“Yesterday’s game was very tough and both teams gave everything but for me there was no controversy, no bite, no nothing,” the 28-year-old wrote.
“We are all already thinking about Saturday’s (La Liga) match against Deportivo which is very important.”
Real already has left back Marcelo suspended for next Wednesday’s second leg at the Bernabeu after he was booked late in the game and losing Carvajal as well would be a blow to the holder’s hopes of making the semifinals.
In the day’s other quarterfinal first leg in Turin, an Arthur Vidal penalty handed Juventus a 1-0 win over Monaco, leaving everything to play for in next week’s return match in the principality.
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