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RFEF Bans Sevilla Coach Matías Almeyda for Seven Matches After Alavés Flashpoint

Sevilla have appealed the ruling with video evidence seeking a reduction before upcoming fixtures.

Overview

  • The punishment comprises three matches for contempt, two for protests, one for failure to go to the dressing room, and one for conduct contrary to sporting order.
  • Sevilla have filed an appeal supported by video evidence and signaled readiness to take the case to higher sporting authorities.
  • The suspension would sideline Almeyda for seven of the 14 league fixtures still to play, removing him from the touchline for a defining stretch.
  • Match officials reported that Almeyda entered the pitch, confronted referee Galech Apezteguia for over a minute, and kicked a water bottle after his dismissal.
  • Midfielder Joan Jordán received a two-match ban and full-back Juanlu a one-match ban stemming from the same game.