Overview
- Spain’s disciplinary committee confirmed on September 3 a three-match suspension for reserve goalkeeper Álex Padilla and a four-match ban for Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde.
- Padilla received a direct red card in the 99th minute for throwing a ball onto the field from the bench during Betis vs. Athletic, an offense sanctioned under Article 107.2.
- The goalkeeper will miss Athletic’s next three LaLiga fixtures against Alavés, Valencia and Girona.
- Valverde’s punishment stems from protests and gestures deemed disrespectful toward the referee, with the resolution citing articles addressing dissent and contempt.
- Athletic listed Padilla in its 25-man Champions League squad, and the domestic suspension does not automatically apply to UEFA matches, leaving him eligible for the September 16 game at Arsenal.