"We've appealed both cards to our coach. The referee overstepped his bounds. I know it's difficult to get his suspension overturned, but I've told the manager we're with him. I didn't like the referee's attitude. This man has always sent off all the players who stand out. He has a résumé to show for it. We always think nothing will happen... and it always ends up happening. Much more so before an important match."
"Flick was hurt by his behaviour. He told me it wasn't like him. I told him he looked good while doing the gesture. And on top of that, they pushed him to the limit with the cards. The referee gave him the second one and kept an eye on him to see how he reacted. Man, turn around and that's it."
Hansi Flick received two yellow cards against Girona — one for sarcastically applauding added time and another for protesting the initial booking — and was sent off. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) dismissed Barcelona's appeal, citing the referee's match report and the rule that referee decisions are final absent manifest material error. Barcelona may escalate the case to the Appeals Committee to seek an overturn. Flick faces missing the Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu and will have to watch from the stands if the suspension stands. Club president Joan Laporta backed Flick and criticized the referee's conduct and pattern of sanctions.
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