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Messi banned for two matches after historic Barca red
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after being presented a red card during their Spanish Super Cup final match against Athletic Club Bilbao at La Cartuja stadium in Seville on January 17, 2021.
Photo credit: Cristina Quicler | AFP
What you need to know:
- Messi was red-carded 15 years ago for Barca but it was with the reserves in a third division match, according to Spanish statistician Alexis Martin-Tamayo.
- Ronald Koeman's side face third-tier Cornella away in the Copa del Rey on Thursday and Elche on Sunday in La Liga where they are placed third, with Messi missing both games.
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Lionel Messi was handed a two match ban on Tuesday following his first ever sending off for Barcelona.
