Warning Bells Are Ringing for Fernando Muslera!

Danger Looms for Fernando Muslera! How Many Matches Will He Be Suspended After His Red Card for Kicking?

In the UEFA Champions League Play-Off second leg, Galatasaray hosted Young Boys at Rams Park but bid farewell to the Champions League. The match was marked by tense moments, and Galatasaray’s experienced goalkeeper, Fernando Muslera, kicked Alan Virginius after Young Boys scored, resulting in a direct red card. Now, danger looms for Muslera. How many matches will he be suspended?

Champions League Exit

Galatasaray could not overcome the Young Boys challenge in the 180-minute Play-Off round and had to say goodbye to their Champions League dreams. The yellow-reds will now continue their journey in the Europa League.

Tense Moments on the Field

The second leg match, held at Rams Park, featured several tense moments. Fernando Muslera, Galatasaray’s veteran goalkeeper who missed the second half of the first leg due to injury, became the main protagonist of these heated moments.

Muslera’s Key Moment

Galatasaray struggled to find their rhythm in the first half of the match. Despite making substitutions in the second half, the expected goal did not come. Young Boys scored in the 87th minute, leaving Galatasaray on the back foot.

Lost Control

After losing the first match 3-2, Galatasaray also lost the return match 1-0 in Istanbul. The goal that sealed the victory for Young Boys came from Alan Virginius in the 87th minute. At this point, captain Muslera lost his composure.

The Kick Incident

As Alan Virginius celebrated his goal, Muslera kicked him, causing chaos on the field. The Norwegian referee, Espen Eskas, who was close to the incident, immediately pulled out a red card without hesitation.

Still the Talk of the Town

Muslera’s actions drew criticism, and he was replaced by Günay Güvenç, as in the first match. The main question now is how many matches the Uruguayan star will be suspended for after this incident.

How Long Will Muslera Be Suspended?

Known for his sportsmanship, Muslera’s unexpected action has shocked many, and his potential suspension is a subject of great curiosity. If UEFA decides to open an investigation and further review the incident, he could face a ban of multiple matches. Currently, it is expected that Muslera will receive a suspension of at least two matches. The relevant regulations to be considered are as follows:

Under the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, Section 15, titled ‘Misconduct of players and officials,’ the following points could lead to a suspension:

• 15-1/d: A minimum suspension of two matches or for a specified period for serious foul play.

• 15-1/e: A suspension of three matches or for a specified period for assaulting another player or any other person present at the match.

• 15-1/g: A suspension of five matches or for a specified period for serious assault.

• 15/3: Depending on the circumstances, a suspension may be reduced, increased, or extended to cover all competitions.