Champions League: Mehdi Benatia Handed One-Match Suspension by UEFA
UEFA has issued a relatively lenient sanction against Mehdi Benatia following his red card in Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash against Manchester City. The Moroccan defender was sent off for a last-man foul on Sergio Agüero during Matchday 5 of the group stage.
Despite the severity of the foul, UEFA has opted not to extend the suspension. Benatia will serve only a one-match ban, meaning he will miss Bayern’s final Group E fixture against CSKA Moscow.
This decision spares the Atlas Lion from a lengthier absence as Bayern Munich prepares for the knockout stages of the competition.
