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It was a frustrating afternoon for Barcelona on Saturday as they twice blew a lead before drawing 2-2 with Real Betis at the Benito Villamarín. It was especially annoying for coach Hansi Flick, who was sent off by referee Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz before the first of the home team’s two draws.
The Spanish Football Federation is expected to impose a two-match touchline ban on Flick, as Article 127 states that “protesting to the main referee, the assistants or the fourth referee, as long as it does not constitute a further infringement serious, will be sanctioned.” with suspension of two to three games or for a period of up to one month.” It means that he would be suspended for Barcelona’s upcoming matches against Leganés and Atlético de Madrid.
However, Marca says that Barcelona will appeal the sanction because they believe that Flick did not protest to any member of the referee team; rather, they insist that he was complaining to himself.
It would be a hard blow for Barcelona to be left without Flick on the bench, especially for that match against Atleti. It remains to be seen how the matter is addressed next week.
