Real Madrid's Antonio Rdiger and Kylian Mbapp have been cleared by UEFA to play in next week's Champions League quarterfinal first leg at Arsenal.
UEFA had launched an investigation last week into the behaviour of Rdiger and his teammates Mbapp, Vincius Jnior and Dani Ceballos during their team's Champions League penalty shootout win at Atltico Madrid on March 12.
UEFA's control, ethics and disciplinary body on Friday found Rdiger and Mbapp guilty of "violating the basic rules of decent conduct" and gave both players a one-match ban suspended for a probationary period of one year.
Rdiger was captured on camera making a throat-slitting gesture at Atltico fans while Mbapp grabbed his crotch during his team's celebrations. In addition, Rdiger has been fined 40,000 ($44,000) while Mbapp will have to pay 30,000 ($33,000).
"No disciplinary proceedings were opened against Vincius," UEFA said in the statement.
Ceballos, meanwhile, was fined 20,000 for violating the basic rules of decent conduct after provoking fans at the stadium. UEFA's decision means that all four players are available for the game at Arsenal.
Madrid will be relieved that Rdiger is available against Arsenal, considering defender Aurlien Tchouamni is suspended for the encounter.
Rdiger has played in 11 of Madrid's 12 Champions League games this season and scored the decisive spot kick when Madrid advanced at Atltico
He came off the bench in extra time in Madrid's 5-4 aggregate win against Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semifinal return leg on Tuesday to score the tie's decisive goal.
