What Are the Yellow Card Rules in the UEFA Champions League?

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French international Eduardo Camavinga will miss the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against Arsenal next week at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Real Madrid midfielder picked up a yellow card in the buildup to Arsenal’s second goal in the first leg on Tuesday.

That single caution didn’t seem like much in the moment—but it was his third yellow card of the competition. And according to UEFA rules, that means a one-match suspension.

How Do Yellow Card Rules Work in the UEFA Champions League?

Yellow cards are a way for referees to warn players for bad tackles, time wasting, or unsportsmanlike behavior. But in the UEFA Champions League, accumulating too many can lead to suspension—even without a red card.

Here’s how the rules work:

A player is suspended for one match after receiving three yellow cards across different matches.

After that, the player will also be suspended after every odd-numbered card (fifth, seventh, ninth, and so on).

These rules apply to both players and team officials.

Red card suspensions are separate and more severe.

Do Yellow Cards Reset?

Yes—but only at a certain point.

UEFA wipes yellow cards after the quarterfinals. This means any yellows picked up before the semis don’t carry over. It’s designed to prevent players from missing the final due to minor offenses earlier in the tournament.

But Camavinga’s third yellow came in the quarterfinals—so the suspension still stands. He’ll be eligible again if Real Madrid advances to the semifinals.

Can Yellow Cards Carry Over Between Competitions?

No. Yellow cards do not carry over from the UEFA Champions League to domestic leagues or other European competitions like the Europa League. They are tracked separately within each tournament.