"More reports followed on Sunday as the media tried to figure out what's going on. Mundo Deportivo have asked their sources at the club for an explanation and claim that Flick's reaction was because he was annoyed at seeing Lamine Yamal not awarded a penalty in the first half and assistants José Ramón de la Fuente and Marcus Sorg sent off. The duo will now be banned from the touchline for games against Atletico and Betis."
"Diario Sport have another theory and report Flick was upset after watching his team "because he's not at all convinced of the version that his team gave against Alavés despite the victory and he is clear that this Barça is not enough to win important titles." Flick had hoped for a reaction after the midweek defeat to Chelsea but saw his team give up an early goal instead."
Flick was visibly comforted by Raphinha after an incident that prompted concern among fans. Club sources say Flick was annoyed that Lamine Yamal was not awarded a penalty and that assistants José Ramón de la Fuente and Marcus Sorg were sent off; those assistants will be banned from the touchline for matches against Atletico and Betis. Other sources say Flick is unconvinced by his team's performance despite a win and doubts the current squad can win major titles. The coaching staff note an alarming physical and footballing decline and call for a return of last season's spark and intensity. Raphinha is expected to lead by example ahead of Atletico.
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