The Discipline Committee sanctions Sevilla's Marcao with six matches
The RFEF Discipline Committee has decided to punish Sevilla FC's Brazilian defender, Marcos Teixeira 'Marcao', with a six-match suspension. This measure stems directly from the incidents he caused in the League match against Real Madrid. ⚽
Details of the severe sanction imposed
The center-back's expulsion for double yellow card at the Santiago Bernabéu was just the beginning. The referee's report details that the player insulted the referee while leaving the field. The committee assessed this conduct as a serious offense. Therefore, to the automatic two-match ban, it added four more for the verbal offenses, totaling six.
Breakdown of the suspension:- Two matches for the expulsion due to double yellow card.
- Four additional matches for directing insults at the match's main referee.
- The sanction begins to apply immediately in league competition.
The disciplinary body ruled that four of those six matches of punishment correspond to verbal offenses that the player directed at the referee.
A tactical problem for Sevilla FC
Losing Marcao, a starting center-back, for six matchdays represents a significant setback for Jorge Sampaoli's team. The Brazilian will miss key matches, including the next Sevilla derby against Real Betis. The club is now analyzing whether to file an appeal with the Appeals Committee to try to reduce the penalty.
Consequences for the team:- Absence of a key defender in the backline.
- The coach must find alternatives in central defense.
- Fans express discontent over what they perceive as an accumulation of referee sanctions against them.
Appeal and next steps
Sevilla FC has the legal option to appeal the decision, although it has not yet officially communicated whether it will do so. While that strategy is defined, the team must prepare for the upcoming matches without one of its defensive pillars. This sanction reopens the debate on discipline and player behavior on the field. 🟥🟨