(Reuters) - Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has been handed a two-game touchline ban by the Spanish soccer federation's competition committee after he was shown a red card in Thursday's goalless LaLiga draw with Cadiz, the Catalan club said. The Dutchman will be absent from the touchline for Sunday's home game with Levante and next week's trip to champions Atletico Madrid. Barcelona, who are seventh in the standings with nine points from five games, said they would appeal to reduce Koeman's ban to one game. Barcelona's poor results have heaped pressure on Koeman, whose future at the club has come under doubt. Club President Joan Laporta had backed Koeman as manager before Thursday's match but also said he had to start producing better football and the board would not shirk tough decisions if needed.

Source: The Star September 25, 2021 03:00 UTC