Betis' Bernal handed four-game ban for sending off against Barcelona
Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal was given a four-game ban by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) disciplinary committee on Wednesday, after his sending off against Barcelona during a 5-2 defeat at the weekend. Bernal was sent off in the 54th minute, moments after Betis had scored to level the scoreline at 2-2 on Saturday. The disciplinary report published on Wednesday by the RFEF…
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has imposed a four-game ban on Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal following his sending off against Barcelona. Bernal's misconduct occurred in the 54th minute of the match, just moments after Betis had equalized 2-2. The disciplinary report revealed that Bernal had grabbed Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal by the neck and headbutted him twice, an assault deemed to have taken place while the ball was not in play.
The disciplinary code stipulates that such behavior can result in a ban ranging from four to 12 games, and Bernal received the minimum punishment. Prior to the incident, Barcelona's Lamine was cautioned for pushing Bernal. Barcelona capitalized on Bernal's dismissal, scoring three goals in the ensuing period, with Lamine assisting Gabriel Jesus for the third goal.
Despite this setback, Barcelona later defeated PSG in a six-goal thriller. Additionally, Betis sporting director Manu Fajardo received a two-game suspension and a fine for failing to maintain good sporting order. The Uruguayan will miss Betis' subsequent LaLiga matches against Celta Vigo, Malaga, Elche, and the upcoming derby against Sevilla on November 22. Betis currently sit in fourth place in the LaLiga standings with 19 points.
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