Barca appealing Ronnie's red

[Lazie]

Barcelona said Monday they were appealing against the red card earned by striker Ronaldinho in Saturday's 1-0 win at the Nou Camp over Getafe.

The Brazilian was sent off five minutes before the break, having netted the only goal in the second minute, for aiming a kick at rival David Belenguer.

Although he barely appeared to make contact, referee Perez Burrull showed him the red card.

Barcelona said on their official website that they would Tuesday present their case, including video evidence, to the Spanish league's competition commission in its weekly sitting.

If the card stands then Ronaldinho could be forced to sit out the Catalan club's last two league games against Espanyol and relegated Gimnastic Tarragona as they bid to overhaul Real Madrid in the title race.

Both the top clubs are level on points.

[Lazie]

I think the red card should stand. He had no reason to kick out at the player.

[Mosiah]

It shall stand. Ronnie almost castrated the fellow!

[Muadib]

It shall stand. Ronnie almost castrated the fellow!

Video shows he was provoked and he barely made contact.. 1 Match Ban.

Try adjusting the vertical hold...

[Lazie]

Spanish league hand Ronnie one-match ban

Barcelona star Ronaldinho on Tuesday received a one-match suspension from the Spanish league's competition commission for the red card he received after kicking out at an opponent in Saturday's win over Getafe.
Barca had appealed against the sending off at the Nou Camp which saw the Brazilian, who netted the only goal in the second minute, receive his red card from referee Perez Burrull for trying to kick Getafe defender David Belenguer, despite barely making any contact.
The commission, under chairman Alfredo Florez, found there had been provocation.
A two-game ban could have severely dented Barca's title hopes as they are level on points at the top with Real Madrid with only two games remaining.
Ronaldinho will sit out the game in two weeks time against Espanyol and then return to face relegated Gimnastic Tarragona for a match which could earn the Catalan club their third straight title success.