Frenkie de Jong will serve a one-match ban during Barcelona’s Copa del Rey match against Racing following his late red card in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is set to serve a one-game suspension following his dismissal in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final victory over Real Madrid.
The Netherlands international received a straight red card late in the match for a challenge on Kylian Mbappe.
As a result, de Jong will be unavailable for the club’s upcoming fixture as they transition from their trophy success in Saudi Arabia back to domestic cup action.
The suspension means de Jong will miss Thursday’s Copa del Rey tie against Racing.
While his absence is a blow to the midfield rotation, manager Hansi Flick was already expected to make several changes to the starting lineup against lower-tier opposition.
The vacancy in the squad is likely to provide a rare opening for youngsters Marc Casadó and Marc Bernal, who have both struggled to secure consistent minutes during the current campaign.
Supporters will not have to wait long for the midfielder’s return to the pitch, as the ban does not extend to league play.
De Jong will be eligible for selection once again next weekend when Barcelona travels to the Reale Arena.
The Catalan giants are scheduled to resume their La Liga campaign against Real Sociedad on Sunday, where Flick will look to integrate his key playmaker back into the starting eleven.