Kenan Yildiz sent off for violent conduct, risks 2-match Juventus ban | OneFootball

Kenan Yildiz was shown a straight red card for violent conduct when elbowing a Monza player, so is likely to get a two-match Serie A ban, missing key Juventus games against Bologna and Lazio.

There was no reason for the Turkey international to vent his frustration, as Juve were leading Monza 2-0 in first half stoppages thanks to goals from Nico Gonzalez and Randal Kolo Muani.

You can see how that game unfolds on the Liveblog.

Yildiz shrugged off Alessandro Bianco and caught him in the face, but the VAR officials saw clearly on camera that he had looked over to see where the player was first, then lifted the elbow to strike the opponent.

Unforced Yildiz error could be costly for Juventus

TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 09: Match Referee Simone Sozza shows a yellow card to Kenan Yildiz of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium on March 09, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

It was an intentional gesture and Kenan Yildiz seemed to admit as much when he did not even try to dispute the red card flashed in his direction by referee Daniele Perenzoni.

Instead, the forward waved an apology to the fans inside the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin as he walked off the field.

Not only does it mean Juventus are down to 10 men for the entire second half against Monza, but because it was a straight red card for violent conduct, this is likely to warrant a two-match Serie A ban.

That could be devastating for Juve’s hopes of a top four finish, as Kenan Yildiz is expected to miss the showdowns with Bologna and Lazio due to suspension.