Uefa is not taking any action against the Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal over allegations that he bit and punched the Atlético forward Mario Mandzukic in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final, first leg.
European football’s governing body said in a statement that proceedings had been opened against Atlético over blocked stairways at the Vicente Calderón and a pitch invasion. Although it did not specifically mention the Carvajal incident, the statement added: “No other disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the above-mentioned match.“
Uefa could not be immediately contacted for further comment.
Atlético Madrid’s captain, Gabi, had called on Uefa to act if there is evidence that Carvajal bit Mandzukic. Carvajal 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.
