Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Partey received a yellow card in the quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid, which leads to an automatic suspension.
The 31-year-old Partey was booked after an incident with Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger.
His teammate Declan Rice reportedly criticized Partey`s action as “stupid”.
Rice was seen expressing his frustration with Partey on the field after the yellow card was issued.
Fans also shared their disappointment on social media platforms.
Arsenal progressed to the semi-finals despite the setback, having secured a strong 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg.
Two free-kicks from Rice put Arsenal in a commanding position early in the game.
Mikel Merino further extended Arsenal`s lead.
Although Bukayo Saka missed a penalty, he later scored to increase Arsenal`s advantage.
Vinicius Jnr scored for Real Madrid, but Gabriel Martinelli secured the win for Arsenal in added time.
The match also included a missed penalty by Saka and a VAR decision that overturned a Real Madrid penalty.
Saka and Dani Carvajal were involved in a confrontation, and Rice also had a heated moment with Jude Bellingham during the game.
Marcus Bellamy