The Spanish league committee, the body responsible for disciplinary sanctions, made a decision over Lionel Messi, who was sent off in the Super Cup final, which was won by Athletic Bilbao 3-2 in extra time.
The agency punished the Argentinian with two games, who immediately saw red for a foul against Villalibre without a ball, an action that was discussed in the VAR by referee Gil Manzano.
Until now, everything is more or less common in cases where a player is sent away. But it is Messi.
That is why FC Barcelona, after taking note of the decision, has announced that it will file an appeal for punishment as it is an exaggeration.
ℹ️ FC Barcelona will appeal against Messi’s sanction
– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) January 19, 2021
Two penalty games exaggerated? The Catalan club’s decision is surprising and understands that as it is the first eviction of his captain dressed as a Barça player in 15 years, he deserves a lesser penalty. However, it must be said that this is the basis on which an action such as the one he played in is judged and it is precisely because of the lack of antecedents that it is not more drastic.
In any case, FC Barcelona will not want Messi to feel little supported by the institution in the future and this would obey its decision to appeal the sanction. A final decision of the competition committee is awaited.