Overview
- La Liga confirmed a one-match suspension that rules Hansi Flick off the bench for the October 26 trip to the Santiago Bernabéu, with Real Madrid two points ahead in La Liga.
- Barcelona’s initial appeal was dismissed by the federation, and the club has lodged a further appeal to the Appeals/Disciplinary Committee with the outcome pending.
- The sanction prohibits Flick from pre- and post-match media duties and from any communication with staff or players during the game, including at half-time.
- Assistant coach Marcus Sorg is set to act on the touchline, with Thiago Alcântara reported to work alongside him.
- Flick’s ban follows two quick yellows against Girona for sarcastic applause at stoppage time and a protesting gesture recorded in the referee’s report.