Yildiz Faces Ban for Red Card Against Monza

Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz handed two-match ban and €10,000 fine for violent conduct in win over Monza.

Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz will miss the team's Serie A games against Bologna and Lazio due to a two-game ban handed down by an Italian sports judge. This decision follows Yildiz's red card in Juventus' 2-0 win over Monza last weekend, where the 19-year-old elbowed Monza midfielder Alessandro Bianco in the face before half-time.

🚨‼️OFFICIAL: Two-match ban (plus a 10,000 euro fine) for Kenan Yildiz after his expulsion against Monza.

🎨 @cuorejuventin0 pic.twitter.com/LB6sT1vPfB

— JuveFC (@juvefcdotcom) April 29, 2025

Yildiz was sent off for violent conduct and has since apologized to Juventus fans on social media, expressing regret for his actions. The young Turkish international was fined €10,000 in addition to the suspension. His absence will be significant for Juventus as they battle to secure a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.

Impact on Juventus:

• Upcoming Matches: Juventus faces crucial games against Bologna and Lazio without Yildiz.
• Champions League Qualification:
• Juventus currently occupies the final qualification spot, with only three points separating them from eighth-placed Fiorentina.
• Team Performance: Yildiz's suspension comes at a critical time, and Juventus will need to find alternative attacking options to secure victories.

Yildiz was also fined 10,000 euros ($11,402).

Juventus will travel to fifth-placed Bologna on Sunday before visiting Lazio, in seventh, on May 10 in what could be decisive encounters for the Turin side in the race for Champions League qualification.