Explained: Which game will Frenkie de Jong miss after his red card in Super Cup final | Barca Universal

"Frenkie de Jong's late red card in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid will have clear and unavoidable consequences for Barcelona, extending beyond the confines of the tournament itself. While it is often assumed that disciplinary actions in short competitions like the Super Cup are isolated incidents, the reality under Spanish football regulations is very different. Notably, the Spanish Super Cup is an official competition organised by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)."

"As per SPORT, this detail is crucial because it means that any disciplinary sanctions handed out during the tournament are fully binding and carry over into other federation-governed competitions. In simple terms, cards shown in the Super Cup do not disappear once the trophy has been awarded. De Jong misses next game Under RFEF disciplinary rules, suspensions resulting from red cards must be served in the next official match played by the team, regardless of which competition that match belongs to. pic.twitter.com/uAHJJCgTEt- @kyks_98 (@kmbymov) January 11, 2026 The system does not prioritise La Liga over the Copa del Rey or vice versa. Instead, it follows a strict chronological order. This means the next match on the calendar is where the suspension is applied."

Frenkie de Jong received a late straight red card in the Spanish Super Cup final, creating a suspension that extends beyond the tournament. The Spanish Super Cup is an official RFEF competition, so disciplinary sanctions issued there are binding across other federation-governed competitions. Under RFEF rules, suspensions from red cards must be served in the team's next official match and are applied in strict chronological order rather than prioritising any competition. A straight red ordinarily carries a one-match ban unless the referee's report includes aggravating details. Barcelona's next official fixture is the Copa del Rey tie against Racing Santander on January 15, where the suspension will be served.

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