Raphinha avoids La Liga ban after livid referee row v Actual Betis
Barcelona star Raphinha can rely himself fortunate to have escaped a La Liga ban following his meltdown within the 1-1 draw with Actual Betis.
La Blaugrana missed the prospect to totally capitalise on Actual Madrid’s 2-1 house defeat to Valencia
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A attract Catalonia means the weekend ends with Barcelona 4 factors clear on the high of the desk as they return to UEFA Champions League motion in midweek.
Frustration was widespread theme amongst Hansi Flick’s gamers within the closing minutes in opposition to Los Verdiblancos with Raphinha left livid on the closing whistle.
The Brazil worldwide was angered by match referee Jesus Gil Manzano’s determination to explode for the top of the sport simply as Barcelona gained a final gasp nook.
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Raphinha raged at Manzano’s assistant on the far facet of the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys pitch and he made a post-match dart for the primary official on his method off the pitch.
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TV footage noticed Raphinha shouting on the pair with Flick and injured aim keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen attempting to pull him away from the melee.
as he shoved Ter Stegen on his method down the tunnel.
As per studies from , the incident was not added to the referee’s report, not did Manzano add it to his extra data part.
That can imply Raphinha avoids scrutiny from La Liga and the potential for a ban at a important level within the season.
The 28-year-old has been sensational for Flick in 2024/25, amid rising requires a doable Ballon d’Or on the finish of 2025, with 13 league targets and eight assists plus 11 and 5 respectively within the Champions League – because the UCL high scorer forward of the quarter closing stage.