Mar 18 • 14:38 UTC 🇶🇦 Qatar Al Jazeera

Spanish Disciplinary Committee Suspends Moroccan Player for Two Matches

The Spanish Disciplinary Committee has suspended Moroccan defender Abdellakour Abqar for two matches following a red card offense against Norwegian player Alexander Sørloth.

The Spanish Disciplinary Committee, today, announced the suspension of Getafe's Moroccan defender Abdellakour Abqar for two matches due to his dismissal for a foul against Atlético Madrid's Norwegian forward, Alexander Sørloth. The disciplinary action was taken as Abqar was found to have engaged in behavior contrary to good sporting conduct, along with a financial penalty aligned with Article 52 of the Disciplinary Laws.

Abqar will miss Getafe's upcoming matches in La Liga against Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao. The decision follows a review of claims made by Getafe that there was a 'clear material error' from the referee, Ortiz Arias, arguing that Abqar's actions were limited to just pulling the opponent's shorts. However, the committee dismissed these claims, citing that the photographic analysis corroborated the referee's report.

Furthermore, the Disciplinary Committee criticized Getafe's version of the events as 'incoherent', indicating a strong confidence in the integrity of the original match report. This suspension highlights the scrutiny applied to player conduct in La Liga and emphasizes the league’s commitment to maintaining discipline and respect on the field.

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