Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez will serve a two-match suspension after being despatched off in his workforce’s La Liga season opener towards Getafe, it was introduced Wednesday. Xavi was punished for his touchline behaviour throughout Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Getafe, through which Barcelona winger Raphinha additionally obtained a crimson card within the first half for elbowing an opponent.

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi was dismissed with 20 minutes to play after leaving his technical space to remonstrate with the fourth official over a refereeing resolution.

Referee Cesar Soto Grado stated in his report that he had already warned Xavi, who was crucial of the officiating in his post-match press convention. Xavi and Raphinha will each miss Sunday’s recreation towards Cadiz and the journey to Villarreal on August 27.