FC Barcelona held in check by Betis Sevilla

FC Barcelona had a disappointing performance this Sunday in La Liga, conceding a draw against Betis Sevilla (2-2). After winning a large victory against Mallorca (5-1) last Wednesday, the Catalans hoped to continue their positive momentum. However, despite their lead, the Blaugranas saw all their efforts wiped out in added time, with an equalizing goal scored by Assane Diao (90+4′).

An end to the match marked by the expulsion of Hansi Flick

This frustrating outcome was marked by the absence of Hansi Flick on the Barcelona bench in the final minutes. The German coach was sent off after the hour mark for contesting the penalty awarded to the Andalusians, converted by Giovanni Lo Celso. An arbitration decision that the German technician himself admitted not to understand.

“That had never happened to me”

“I didn’t tell anyone, it was just a reaction to myself”, he explained. “But I have to accept it, I don’t want to talk about the referee, I never do. I reacted because the VAR decision took a long time to know if there was a penalty. And if it takes that long, I’m not sure it’s clear. But ultimately it is like that and we have to accept it, my red card too. I am very disappointed because this has never happened to me. But maybe that’s how it is here and I have to accept it. »

Following this incident, Hansi Flick received a two-match suspension. He will not be able to be on the bench for the reception of Leganés on December 15 and for the clash against Atlético Madrid on December 21.