Barcelona will appeal against the second yellow card shown to Frenkie de Jong and the late yellow card for Sergio Busquets to the Competition Committee of the Spanish Football Federation. Both players were booked in the game between Cádiz and Barça in the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla in La Liga.
Frenkie De Jong was shown his second yellow card after been shown his first card four minutes earlier. According to the referee’s reports, Frenkie de Jong was shown a second yellow for a reckless challenge for the ball. De Jong was claimed to have fouled Cádiz player ‘Pacha’ Espino.
Meanwhile, Sergio Busquets was booked in the 96th minute for kicking a second ball that was on the pitch at the time. Referee Carlos del Cerro Grande in his report claims Busquets kicked a second ball. The ball was on the field at the time and was kicked towards an opponent in possession of the ball. Therefore interfering with play.
Barcelona drew 0-0 at Cadiz and is currently in seventh place in La Liga. It was Barcelona’s second draw in succession in the league. Koeman has come under criticism and pressure after the team’s recent performances. Barcelona next plays Levante at home on Sunday.
