Data map: On January 17, local time, in the Spanish Super Cup final, Barcelona lost 2-3 to Athletic Bilbao and missed the championship.
In extra time, Messi had physical contact with the opposing player, and the referee showed Messi a red card after VAR confirmed.
This is the first time Messi has won a red card in 753 games played for Barcelona.
Chinanews.com client, January 20, according to the official news of the La Liga FC Barcelona, local time this Tuesday, the Spanish Football Association Competition Committee announced the suspension of Messi for two games.
FC Barcelona said it would appeal this result.
In the previous Spanish Super Cup final, Barcelona lost to Athletic Bilbao 2:3.
In the final moments of overtime, Messi had physical contact with Bilialibre in a scramble. In the confrontation, Messi hit the opponent's head with his right hand, and Villalibre immediately fell to the ground.
After confirmation by VAR, the referee showed Messi a red card.
The FC Barcelona wrote in a statement: “On Tuesday, the Competition Committee announced that Messi’s red card in the final stage of the Spanish Super Cup final will result in two bans. This is the first time Messi has played for FC Barcelona. Being sent off, the referee’s report described the behavior as—when the game was in progress, using an arm to hit an opponent with excessive force without being able to reach the ball."
At the same time, Barcelona said that it will appeal the penalty.
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