Barcelona was satisfied after their 4-1 victory over Seville, but one of the sour nuts was a red card for Fermin Lopez, who saw a yellow card after a VAR assessment. Lopez only came up during the break to protect against a shipping for Gavi, who had already received a booking in the first half.
Manager Hansi Flick told the press after the game that it was a 'lesson' for Lopez, but Pedri complained that Valencia -midfielder Hugo Guillamon had escaped the punishment for a worse tackle just three days earlier in Mestalla.
“Today I told the referee that there was recently a worse challenge and it is not red. I don't understand … but they are the ones who look at it. If they have given a red, then they have to, give it a red every time. “He explained, as quoted by Marca.
In the meantime, teammate Gavi also paid the prize after he was punished by the referee with a booking. During the break, manager Hansi Flick decided to take the 20-year-old out of action instead of risking the red card that Fermin saw. He told Relo after the game that he had the feeling that he would be treated differently for his playing style.
“The knock hurt me a lot and I told the manager. He knew I had a yellow card and the game was in the balance, so the best to do nothing stupid. He told me and I also told him that I was better off because I didn't want to take on any challenges. Everyone also knows that the referees don't stop me. That is why the change happened. Fermin played a great game, he came up and won the game, which is the most important thing. I am very happy for him, the game was not easy. “
Certainly, the official was sharp in the Focus last week, after Real Madrid had sent a letter to RFEF President Rafael Louzan who complained about a 'corrupt' and manipulated system against them. That is opposed to Spain, but there is an agreement that the inconsistency does not cause any frustration for all involved.
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