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FC Barcelona are set to face off in opposition to Atletico Madrid twice within the subsequent couple of weeks – first in La Liga this Sunday after which once more within the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg on April 2, with each matches to be performed on the Metropolitano.
The 2 fixtures can have main repercussions on the season provided that each groups are shut within the La Liga desk and are on degree phrases within the cup semi-final after the primary leg led to a 4-4 draw.
No Angel Correa for Atletico Madrid in opposition to Barcelona
Now, Atletico Madrid will go into each matches in opposition to Barcelona with out certainly one of their influence gamers – Angel Correa.
Certainly, the Argentine attacker will miss each clashes in opposition to Barcelona in La Liga and Copa del Rey after receiving the utmost punishment from the Disciplinary Committee for insulting referee Cuadra Fernandez.
No Correa in opposition to Barcelona. (Photograph by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Photos)
Correa was proven a purple card this previous weekend throughout Atletico’s loss to Getafe in La Liga, following which he hit out on the referee, lashing out with abusive phrases.
These insults towards the referee have resulted in extreme penalties because the Argentine has been handed a five-match suspension.
The Disciplinary Committee has imposed a five-match ban, with 4 video games particularly for his verbal abuse.
In consequence, Correa will miss La Liga fixtures in opposition to Barcelona, Espanyol, Sevilla, and Actual Valladolid, together with the essential Copa del Rey semi-final second leg in opposition to Barça.
Main blow for Diego Simeone
Correa’s absence is a big setback for Diego Simeone as though he’s not a starter, the Argentine is an everyday influence participant off the bench.
This season, the attacker has seven targets and 5 assists from 38 appearances in all competitions, with one of many assists coming within the 4-4 cup semi-final draw in opposition to Barcelona.
Supply: SPORT
