FC Barcelona – La Liga They want to reduce his suspension
Barcelona do not intend to wait Lionel MessiSuspension without action, and Catalans will defend their captain after Sunday’s red card Supercopa de Espana final defeat against Athletic Club.
Nr. 10 was first shipped as a Barcelona player after hitting Asier Villalibre, an incident he saw Jesus Gil Manzano consult the VAR monitor during the last minutes of the extension.
“MESS was sent because he hit an opponent with his arm, using excessive force while the ball was in play, but not at a distance from the game, “he wrote. Gil Manzano in his report after the match.
Despite VillalibreSubsequent comments, the official did not mention the aggression, that is MESS is likely to face a maximum ban of three matches. If the competition committee determines that the act was one of aggression, it could participate between four and 12 matches.
Barcelona they hope for the least possible punishment and prepare a case to be presented.
MESSThe ban will take effect immediately, which means he will miss Cornella in the Copa del Rey and probably Elche and LaLiga Santander.
A decision is expected on Tuesday.