Hansi Flick Handed Two-Match Suspension
Barcelona's head coach, Hansi Flick, has been suspended for two La Liga matches following his dismissal during the recent game against Real Betis.
The Disciplinary Committee of the Spanish Football Federation has officially suspended Hansi Flick, head coach of Barcelona, for two La Liga matches. This decision follows his red card during the match against Real Betis on December 7, 2024.
Flick was expelled in the 67th minute for vehemently protesting a penalty awarded to Betis, an action deemed a violation of Article 127 of the federation's disciplinary code. Consequently, he will miss the upcoming league fixtures against Leganés and Atlético Madrid. Assistant coach Marcus Sorg is expected to lead the team during Flick's absence.
Barcelona has announced plans to appeal the suspension, arguing that Flick's actions did not warrant such a severe penalty. Despite the suspension, Flick remains eligible to manage the team in the UEFA Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund and the Copa del Rey fixture against Barbastro.
This suspension marks a significant moment in Flick's tenure at Barcelona, as it is his first dismissal since taking over the club. The team's performance in his absence will be closely monitored, especially given the challenging fixtures ahead.