Video: historical red card Lionel Messi | Football

sport">The Argentinian was clearly frustrated after a collision and pushed an Athletic player hard to the ground. Ronald Koeman missed his first prize as head coach of the Blaugrana.

sport">Barcelona came 3-2 behind in extra time and couldn’t overcome that setback and thus lost a frustrated Messi with red towards the end.

Quick thrust

sport">The Argentinian number ten, who was also uncertain for the final, but still appeared at the kick-off, was excluded in the final seconds for a striking move towards Villalibre. He delivered a quick and hard punch to the head of his opponent with his right fist, when he wanted to close up towards the sixteen-meter area after a play-in pass and was walked in the way.

sport">So it was the very first red card for Messi in 753 games for Barcelona. He was excluded twice before from the Argentina national team.

sport">watch here the historic red card for Messi

Understanding with trainer Koeman

sport">FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has supported his star player.

sport">“I can understand what Messi did,” said Koeman after the 3-2 defeat in extra time against Athletic Bilbao.

Normal

sport">“I know how many offenses have been committed against him. It’s normal for you to react as long as they keep trying to bring you down as a player trying to dribble the ball. But I have to look back first. “

sport">Messi was bothered by a minor injury in the run-up to the final and Koeman let the Argentinian determine whether he was fit enough. “I think that after so many years at the top level he knows when he can play and when not,” said Koeman. “I spoke to him and he said he was fit enough to start the game.”

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