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.