It was a frustrating afternoon for Barcelona on Saturday as they twice gave up the lead before drawing 2-2 with Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin. It was particularly annoying for coach Hansi Flick, who was sent off by referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz before the first of the hosts' two equalisers.
Flick is expected that the Spanish Football Federation will have a ban of two matches on the touchline, since Article 127 establishes that “protest to the main referee, assistants or fourth official, as long as it does not constitute an infringement more seriously, he will be suspended for two to three matches or for a period of up to a month. It means that he would be banned for the next matches of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
However, Marco they say that Barcelona will appeal the sanction since their belief is that Flick did not protest to any of the team officials – rather, they insist that he complained.
It would be a blow for Barcelona to be without Flick in the dugout, especially for that match against Atleti. It remains to be seen how the matter will be handled next week.
