Barcelona star Ferran Torres will miss their La Liga trip to Villarreal on September 22 due to suspension.
The Spanish international was introduced in the closing stages of Barcelona’s impressive 4-1 league win away at Girona.
However, despite only being brought on for the final 20 minutes, he was caught in a moment of controversy just before the final whistle.
Referee Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz showed him a straight red card for a poor challenge on fellow substitute Yaser Asprilla.
That incurs an immediate one-game ban for league action and the referee’s report indicates there will be no case for an increase to the call.
Torres was deemed to have made a realistic attempt to play the ball but his tackle was mistimed and worthy of a dismissal.
With Barcelona looking to balance their squad, he could now start their UEFA Champions League opener at AS Monaco on September 19, as he cannot face Villarreal three days later.
