Luis Suárez: Barcelona ace facing rap over referee comments

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Luis Suárez could face disciplinary action over his comments to the media after being sent off in Barcelona's Copa del Rey semi-final with Atlético Madrid.

Off for two bookings at the Camp Nou

Suárez is set to miss the final after being dismissed for two yellow cards in Tuesday's last-four second leg, in which his goal ensured a 3-2 aggregate win.

The Uruguayan striker could also see a potential one-game ban extended after referee Jesús Gil Manzano's match report made note of the player's failure to leave the field immediately, or go straight to the dressing rooms.

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Hit out at ref in post-game interview

And he may additionally be in line for punishment for suggesting in a post-match interview that the official's decision to send him off was premeditated.

"I can only laugh at the second yellow card," Suárez said. "It wasn't even a foul, but we know how it works here. It seems like it was what he [Gil Manzano] wanted."

According to the media outlet Iusport, the Spanish FA's referees' committee is to report the 30-year-old to the governing body's disciplinary panel over his remarks.

Barcelona to appeal

Barcelona have confirmed that they are to appeal the ex-Liverpool star's second yellow, which he received after a tussle with Atlético's Koke late on.

Barça will also challenge Gil Manzano's booking of substitute Sergio Busquets.