Barcelona, Spain – FC‍ barcelona coach Hansi Flick will be‍ absent from‍ the⁢ touchline for the highly anticipated El Clasico against Real Madrid this Sunday after receiving ⁤a one-match suspension from the Spanish Football Federation⁣ (RFEF). The⁤ sanction stems from his dismissal during last Saturday’s⁢ 2-1 victory over Girona.

Flick’s Outburst and Subsequent Ejection

Despite securing a ⁣win against ⁤Girona on October 18th,‌ Flick’s behavior⁤ drew the ire of match referee Jesus Gil Manzano. The German coach was shown a second yellow ​card​ – ‌and ultimately sent off​ – ​after ​vocally ‌protesting the announcement​ of four minutes ‍of added time.‌ The‌ incident highlighted a visible ‌frustration from Flick, a​ moment of poor⁤ control that now carries notable ⁢consequences.

RFEF Decision and barcelona’s Appeal

The RFEF’s disciplinary committee confirmed the one-match suspension, citing Flick’s actions as “double warning and subsequent​ expulsion, wiht fines.” Barcelona officials instantly contested‍ the ⁤decision, lodging an appeal with the RFEF on Monday. ‌tho,as reported by Cope radio,the ⁤appeal was swiftly rejected,leaving the club without⁤ thier manager‌ for the​ crucial clash against‌ their arch-rivals.

Barcelona’s ​appeal to overturn the suspension was unsuccessful, confirming flick’s absence ⁢for El Clasico.

– Cope Radio

Flick’s attempt at Mitigation

Flick attempted to address the situation at a press conference on Monday, offering what ​some described as a retraction of his earlier comments. However,this effort proved insufficient‌ to sway the ⁢RFEF’s decision.

Impact‌ on El Clasico

The absence of Flick will undoubtedly be felt during ‍Sunday’s 4:15 ⁤p.m. match against Real Madrid. ⁢ El Clasico is ⁢always a pivotal fixture in La Liga, and facing their ⁤biggest rivals⁤ without their manager adds another⁤ layer of complexity for‍ Barcelona. The team ⁣will need​ to rally and execute‌ their game plan‌ effectively despite the leadership void on the sidelines.