On Tuesday, it was reported that David Lopez has been handed a four-match ban for comments he made back in October about Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias. The Girona veteran called out the referee for “rude and insulting” behaviour during the match with Almeria at Montilivi, although he would later apologise and retract his comments.
Girona are disappointed with the decision from the Competition Committee to ban Lopez for four matches, and they feel that it is an unjust punishment when historical examples are consider, some of which that have been listed by MD.
The report also states that some within Girona believe that they are being overly punished in this situation because they are currently rivalling Real Madrid and Barcelona for the La Liga title. Michel Sanchez’s side are level on points with Los Blancos after 19 matchdays, and are seven clear of their Catalan rivals.
Lopez’s ban comes at a bad time for Girona. Eric Garcia picked up an injury against Elche last weekend, although he is only expected to be out for a week. Still, it leaves Michel with just two fit centre-backs for the trip to Almeria.
Where does Barca and Madrid fit in their ban, and besides it’s only one player, can’t they compete without only one player, Madrid had about 8 players on injuries for almost the whole first half of the season. These guys bayatefa maan
They’re only left with 2 centre backs for their next game, meaning no centre backs to sub with on the bench; it’s a major inconvenience. And it’s valid if historic accounts of a similar case were not handled as harshly.
There must be consistency in these punishments. Otherwise they become unjust if severe punishment are handed out to some teams whilst others like Barca and R Madrid are treated differently.
If you want to criticize anything do it constructively, if they’re left with two central dependers whose fault it’s? How many cd is real madrid currently playing with?if they’re not ready they should rest, when they qualify for cl they will understand football better, not only laliga and del rey.
Carlo Ancelotti and Jude Bellingham said something similar about a la liga referee and non of them was punished because they are properties of la liga preferred and untouchable clubs, it’s unfair to mistreat GIRONA like that.
I agree 💯. So must other teams just add numbers behind real Madrid and barcelona? We should be happy if girona do a Leicester city and surprise everybody. It makes the league exciting 😁
Yeah. I agree. I’m a Barca fan though.
To be neutral am a barca fans David Lopez is one of their dependers so they should reduce it to 2match ban
YES….and that is what we want thus season. A surprise in laliga as well. It shudnt just be in other leagues. Come on GIRONA💪
What exactly did Carlo and Jude say to criticize laliga?
Girona is a very small team, with no luxury for rotations like in Barca and Madrid. Take off two three key players, it brings huge negative impact
It’s true Real Madrid with all their injuries are doing well so one or two players unavailability should not be a case.
And also it’s a decision taken by the Authorities it is not Real Madrid or Barcelona who has taken the decision so Girona should leave them out of their problems. George Akpor
I’m not a fan of Girona but think he’s right 4 matches is too much Gorona is challenging the top teams in La Liga for a Championship that’s why the got a harsh punishment
These laws just cut a cross ! ,Lewandowsiki was banned for just touching his own nose , now imagine the player who rivals the referee on the match
Girona is not challenger but pacesetter, believe me
Besides being a Real Madrid fan, I believe issues like this must be fair.. No special preferences to which club do you play for… Girona are being punished yes coz simply UefaLona can’t keep up… #halaMadrid
Please read what you just spewed. I think you need a brain surgeon.
Y’all have gotten that Ronaldo got a red card and two match ban for ‘tipping’ (slight push) of a ref in a super cup match against Barca. And the bank even extended to laliga
Girona all the way
It is sure unjust no Madrid, Bacca players have been given as harsher sentences as that, not just insulting referees but even the way they get into tackles, some are career threatening and only 3 games, so for just saying a few choice words to the referee, 4 games, that’s harsh
Whether one match ban, Girona cannot take la liga.
Allow the law to work