Champions League Yellow Card Watch: Suspensions Loom Large in 2025
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– The stakes are higher than ever in the 2025 Champions League. with an expanded group stage featuring eight matches instead of the previous six, yellow card accumulation has become a critical factor. Add to that the 16 teams vying for playoff spots, and the margin for error is razor thin.
A single yellow card results in an immediate suspension for the next match. Subsequent suspensions occur after every two additional yellow cards (fifth, seventh, ninth, and so on). this change substantially impacts team strategies, as key players risk missing crucial matches due to accumulated cautions.
“As a general rule, a player or member of staff is automatically suspended by the referee for the next game of the UEFA Club competition. In the case of a serious violation, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body has the right to increase this punishment, even extending it to other competitions.”
Article 63.01 of the UEFA Champions League Regulations
This season’s regulations stipulate that from the first game of the group stage, players and team officials are suspended for the next game after three cautions or a direct red card, and also after any subsequent warning with odd numbers (the fifth, the seventh, ninth, etc.).
Crucially, all accumulated yellow cards are wiped clean after the quarter-finals, offering a clean slate for the semi-finalists.
Players on the Brink
Several high-profile players are walking a disciplinary tightrope. A single yellow card could sideline them for crucial upcoming matches.Here’s a look at some notable names:
- Inter Milan: Dumfries, Barella, Pavard, Aslani
- Real Madrid: Bellingham, Rüdiger, Camavinga, Modric, Tchouaméni, Endrick, Militão
- Liverpool: Robertson, Konaté, Elliott
- Juventus: Kostić, McKennie
- Bayern Munich: Sané, Gnabry
- and many more… (See full list below)
The impact of these potential suspensions cannot be overstated. Real Madrid, such as, could be without several key players as thay navigate a challenging group. Similarly,liverpool’s defensive stability could be compromised if Robertson or Konaté are forced to sit out.
Full List of Players with One Yellow Card
The following players are currently on one yellow card and will be suspended for their team’s next champions League match if they receive another caution:
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Inter Milan | Dumfries, Barella, Pavard, Aslani |
| Real Madrid | Bellingham, Rüdiger, Camavinga, Modric, Tchouaméni, Endrick, Militão |
| Liverpool | Robertson, Konaté, Elliott |
| Brest | Camara |
| Monaco | Camara, Vanderson, zakaria, Kehrer |
| Juventus | Kostić, McKennie |
| Benfica | Florentino, Otamendi, Bah, Köckü, Aursnes |
| Sporting CP | Araújo, Inácio, quaresma |
| Club Brugge | Seys, Skraś, Vetlesen |
| Bayer Leverkusen | Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Hincapié, Wirtz, Alix Garcia |
| Borussia Dortmund | Reyna, Beyer, Coulibaly |
| Arsenal | Martinelli, Sterling |
| Atlético madrid | Correa |
| Celtic | Johnston |
| AC Milan | Fofana, Theo Hernández, Chukwueze |
| Lille | Jonathan David, Meunier, Gomes |
| Feyenoord | Trauner, Osman |
| PSG | Sanches |
| Aston Villa | Kamara, Digne |
| Atalanta | Zappacosta |
| Bayern Munich | Sané, Gnabry |
| PSV Eindhoven | Mauro Júnior, veerman, Karsdorp |
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