Barcelona president Joan Laporta did not hold back with his assessment of the refereeing in Saturday’s 2–1 win over Girona, suggesting officials are out to punish the reigning La Liga champions.
Manager Hansi Flick was sent off during the late stages of the game after his sarcastic applause of a decision from referee Jesús Gil Manzano was quickly followed up by an obscene gesture, which means he will now serve a touchline ban when Barcelona travel to face Real Madrid on Oct. 26.
