Spain: The red card was shown to Barcelona player Messi for violent conduct on Asier Villalibre during the Supercopa de Espana final against Athletic Club. Now, Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman came in support of Lionel Messi saying that it was a "normal" reaction from the Argentine as the opponents fouled him many times.
A website quoted Koeman as saying, "I can understand what Messi did. I don't know how many times they fouled him, and it's normal to react when they keep trying to foul you as a player who is looking to dribble with the ball, but I need to see it again properly."
During the match, Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann netted a goal but it was not enough for the club to win the Supercopa de Espana final as Athletic Club clinched the title with a 3-2 victory.