Hansi Flick Faces Sidelines for Crucial ‘Clasico’ Clash
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Published: October 25, 2023 | Last Updated: October 25, 2023
MADRIDโ – FC Barcelona‘s head coach, Hansi Flick, is highlyโ likely to be absent from the touchline during this Sunday’s highly anticipated โ’Clasico’ against Real Madrid. Theโ Spanish Football Federation’s (RFEF) Disciplinary Committee issued a one-game ban on Wednesday, stemming from Flick’s dismissal during lastโ weekend’sโฃ 2-1 victory over Girona.
Details ofโ the Incident and Subsequent Ban
Flickโ received two yellow cards โคduring the match against girona forโข vehemently protesting decisions made by referee Gilโ Manzano. โฃ Notably, โManzano’s official match report did notโ document an obscene gesture made by โFlickโ after hisโค initial sending off, whileโข positioned in an area from wich he was already โexcluded.
Barcelonaโข immediately filed an appeal, contesting the sending off and arguing discrepancies between Manzano’s report and the actual events on the pitch. Though, โthe RFEF swiftlyโค rejected this appeal, upholding the one-game suspension.
Final appeal Planned,outcome Uncertain
Despite โthe initial rejection,Barcelona has confirmed its intention toโ launch a final appeal in anโค attempt to have flick available forโฃ theโ pivotal โค’Clasico’โข match. Though, sources โindicate that the chances of overturning theโ ban are currently slim.
Context: Differing Disciplinary Standards
The severity of Flick’s ban coudl be โคconsideredโ lenient โinโ comparison to a recent case involving Athletic Bilbaoโ coach Ernesto Valverde. Valverde received a four-game touchline banโ earlier this season โfor sarcastically applauding a red cardโฃ issued to his substituteโฃ goalkeeper, Alex Padilla, during a 2-1 win against Betis. This disparity highlights potential inconsistenciesโค in the application of disciplinary measures.
Impactโ on the ‘Clasico’
Flick’s absence will undoubtedly be โfelt during the ‘Clasico’,one โof โthe most fiercely contested matches in world football. His tacticalโฃ input and presence on the touchline โคare considered vital for Barcelona as they seek to gain an early advantage in โฃthe season.
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