Lionel Messi is disqualified for two matches for the opponent’s blow to the head

The captain of the Catalan Barcelona Lionel Messi was disqualified for two matches after the first in the club career of removal in the game for the Spanish Super Cup against Athletics (2: 3), reports Marca .

Thus, the eminent Argentine will miss the matches from the "Corneli" in the 1/16 finals of the Spanish Cup and with "Elche" in the 20th round of the championship of the country.

The chief referee Hesus Hil Mansano showed Messi a straight red card in the 120th minute of the match with Atletic Seville for a frankly rude blow to the back of the head of the striker Asier Willialibra. Lionel received the first red card for 753 matches in the Blaugran T -shirt.

This direct red card was the first for 33-year-old Lionel for 753 matches as part of the Catalan club in all tournaments. Before that, he was removed twice during the game of the Argentine national team.

Video removal of Messi. Leo hit the opponent on the head and received the first red card for 753 matches in Barcelona ???? pic.twitter.com/6roch1vorr

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For the rudeness of the six -fold owner of the Golden Ball was threatened with disqualification to four matches, if his actions were regarded as intentional aggression, then up to 12 games.

Athletic for the third time became the owner of the trophy (1984, 2015, 2021). Barcelona won the trophy 13 times, which is a record indicator.