Hansi Flick, who has repeatedly promised to refrain from comments about the referees, this time failed to keep his word.
After a controversial decision by one of the most controversial referees in Spain - Jesus Gil Manzano, the German coach of Barcelona was sent off with a red card at the end of the first half. Instead of remaining calm, Flick exploded, left the bench and continued to watch the match from the tunnel, visibly angry, writes Sportal.bg.
Barcelona won 2:1 over Girona thanks to a goal by Ronald Araujo, but the joy of the victory was overshadowed by Flick's behavior. The coach celebrated the goal with a gesture directed at the referee, which was perceived as offensive and indecent.
The consequences were not long in coming – the punishment is severe, but expected: Hansi Flick will not be allowed to lead Barcelona in the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid at the „Santiago Bernabeu“.