Diego Costa to receive eight match ban for abusing referee

Atletico Madrid played their 2nd game against Barcelona in LaLiga at Camp Nou on last Saturday. Atletico Madrid started the match really well but at 28th minute of the match Diego Costa was shown a straight red card for abusing referee.

After the red card Atletico played rest of the match with 10 men and they lost against Barcelona 2-0. The league is maybe over for Atletico Madrid after losing this match but things are getting worse for them.

According to the Spanish referee Jesús Gil Manzano, Diego Costa abused him and insulted his mom. After the review of complain from referee Diego Costa is now set to ban for eight games. Atletico Madrid has 7 matches left in LaLiga that means season is over for Diego Costa as Atletico Madrid is already out in UEFA Champions League and Copa Del Rey but fight for second position is still on in LaLiga. Real Madrid are just 2 points behind Atletico Madrid. After the suspension of Diego Costa, Real Madrid now have a better chance to grab second position in LaLiga

 

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