Barcelona 2-3 Athletic | Spain Supercup Argentinian was expelled
Lionel Messi received the first red card from him Barcelona career on Sunday night, when he received his marching orders with the Blaugrana loses 3-2 to Athletic Club in the 119th minute of the Supercopa de Espana final.
Asier Villalibre had tried to get under the skin of the Argentinian and, after a meeting between the two as Messi played a pass to the left, he raised his arms to try the Athletic head off from him.
Referee Jesus Gil Manzano went to the VAR monitor, looked at the piece and made the decision Messi must receive a red card for an overly aggressive act.
However, a video has circulated on social media that shows a different angle and makes the incident seem less aggressive than from behind.