Barcelona will face two key LaLiga matches without their coach, Hansi Flick, as he must serve a two-game suspension following his red card against Betis at the Benito Villamarín. The decision, upheld by the Appeals Committee, confirms the stance of the RFEF’s Disciplinary Committee, sidelining the German coach for the matches against Leganés and Atlético Madrid.

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The club initially attempted to overturn the suspension but ultimately decided not to appeal to the Sports Administrative Tribunal (TAD). This route could have allowed the club to request precautionary measures to temporarily suspend the ban, but the board believes extending the process would have no guarantees of success. As a result, Flick will serve his punishment immediately, leaving the team in the hands of his assistant coaching staff for these crucial matches.

The coach's absence comes at a highly demanding time for Barcelona. The Blaugrana will host Leganés this Sunday at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, followed by a crucial clash against Atlético Madrid, also at home. Without Flick on the sidelines, the pressure will fall on the players and the coaching staff to maintain their competitive edge and avoid slip-ups in the fight for the top spots in LaLiga.

A Packed Schedule Without Flick

The calendar will not be kind to the Catalans after the suspension. The team will kick off 2025 with matches outside of LaLiga, such as the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa in Saudi Arabia, before returning to domestic competition in January. Flick's absence, though temporary, raises questions about its impact on the team’s dynamics during this critical stage of the season.

Although Flick was punished for protesting referee decisions, as stipulated in the RFEF’s Disciplinary Code, this situation highlights the importance of discipline during decisive moments. Barcelona must now prove that they can overcome adversity and maintain their competitive level without their leader on the sidelines.