April 16 – UEFA have decided to take no action against Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal following allegations that he bit Atletico forward Mario Mandzukic in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final, first leg between the city rivals.
European football’s governing body said in a statement that proceedings had been opened against hosts Atletico over “blocked stairways” and a pitch invasion but made no mention of alleged biting incident.
Atletico Madrid captain Gabi had called on UEFA to act if there is evidence that an offence took place. Carvajal has vehemently denied trying to bite the Croatia international on the arm during the ill-tempered 0-0 draw.
“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,” he told reporters.
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