Raphinha Dodges Disciplinary Action After Heated Confrontation in Barcelona’s Draw with Real Betis

Brazilian winger Raphinha has managed to avoid suspension despite his intense clash with the refereeing crew during Barcelona’s recent 1-1 stalemate against Real Betis. The Catalan side had an ideal opportunity to pull clear of Real Madrid, who fell 2-1 to Valencia on the same day. However, Barcelona were unable to capitalize, missing out on widening their advantage in the La Liga title race.

During a tense moment, Raphinha reportedly exchanged angry words with the assistant referee after being bluntly told to keep quiet, sparking a heated response from the player. Marc-André ter Stegen, donning the captain’s armband, and manager Hansi Flick both stepped in to calm him down, yet the Brazilian remained visibly upset—leading to a brief physical scuffle with Ter Stegen that raised the prospect of an internal club review.

According to local reports, the main referee did not include the altercation in his official notes, meaning the Brazilian international will not face further action unless the RFEF Disciplinary Committee decides to intervene or another party lodges a formal complaint.

Notably, Raphinha’s contributions this season have played a significant role in Barcelona’s strong standing, as his goals and assists have kept them firmly in contention for the title. Yet such moments of frustration underline the tension that can arise in critical fixtures. With competition intensifying, Barcelona will be keen to maintain order on and off the pitch.

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