How long will Frenkie de Jong be out due to the red card he received in the Super Cup final?

11.01.26 FT Spanish Super Cup

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Real Madrid

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Barcelona's 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final was marred by a late red card and a contentious post-match ceremony, casting a shadow over their triumph.

The Catalans were forced to finish the match with ten men after midfielder Frenkie de Jong was sent off in the dying moments for a dangerous challenge on Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the Dutch international is now set to serve a one-match suspension. This ban will be enforced in the Copa del Rey, ruling him out of Barcelona's upcoming fixture against Racing Santander on Thursday, January 15th.

Further controversy unfolded after the final whistle during the trophy presentation. In a notable breach of traditional sporting etiquette, the Real Madrid players refused to form the customary guard of honor for their victorious rivals, adding a layer of ill-feeling to the conclusion of the season's first Clásico.

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