Barcelona coach Hansi Flick breaks silence after receiving red card

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick breaks silence after receiving red card

Hassan Abdulsalam 17:06 - 08.12.2024

Flick was sent off for leaving the technical area shouting and gesticulating protesting one of the decisions.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has revealed what happened before he was dismissed in the Real Betis clash.

The incident occurred in the 65th minute of Barcelona's pulsating 2-2 draw against Real Betis.

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Flick was sent off for leaving the technical area, shouting and gesticulating as he protested one of the decisions.

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The manager will only face a one-match ban, as the referee’s report did not mention any insults or disrespect from the coach. 

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The German tactician has defended himself, claiming his reaction was directed at himself rather than anyone else. 

"I don't understand my red card. I didn't say anything to anybody. I had a reaction, something I said to myself. This has never happened to me before," he said via Reuters.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are hoping to have the decision overturned, allowing Flick to continue leading the team from the sidelines. If the appeal is unsuccessful, Flick will be forced to miss the upcoming match against Leganes.

Barcelona are currently leading the Laliga table with 38 points from 17 games.

Following their 2-2 draw with Real Betis, Barcelona will now shift their focus to the UEFA Champions League where they will face Borussia Dortmund in Germany.

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