Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, could be banned for three games after his second red card this season in LaLiga.

Xavi was sent off in the first half of their 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid last weekend for dissent.

The former Spain midfielder was initially shown a yellow card for his protests, but was dismissed minutes later after by referee Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez after continuing to vent on the touchline.

In theory, Xavi will only get a two-match suspension for his straight sending-off.

However, Diario Sport reports that due to this being the second incidence where he received a red card, he could be given an extra match ban by the league for being a repeat offender.

If Xavi does miss three games, he would have to take his place in the stands when Barcelona take on Real Madrid on April 21.

LaLiga: Xavi could be banned for Barcelona’s clash against Real Madrid

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