Facundo Bernal receives four-game ban after headbutting Lamine Yamal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal has been suspended for four games due to a headbutt on Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal. The incident occurred during a 5-2 defeat for Betis, leading to Bernal's dismissal in the 54th minute. Following his actions, the Royal Spanish Football Federation confirmed the penalty, which is the minimum for such violent behavior. This suspension will prevent Bernal from participating in upcoming fixtures against Celta Vigo, Malaga, Elche, and the derby match with Sevilla on November 22. Additionally, Betis sporting director Manu Fajardo received a two-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- •Bernal was sent off after headbutting Yamal in the 54th minute.
- •Betis lost to Barcelona 5-2 in the match where the incident occurred.
- •Bernal's ban is sanctioned by the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
- •He will miss key matches, including the derby against Sevilla.
- •Betis sporting director Manu Fajardo was also suspended for two games.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — RFEF confirms four-match suspension for Real Betis midfielder after clash with Lamine Yamal
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal slapped with heavy ban after 'headbutt' assault on Barcelona star Lamine Yamal
"Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal has been slapped with a four-game suspension following a fiery clash with Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal. The Uruguayan was sent off after headbutting the teenager during a dramatic 5-2 defeat at the weekend.
"Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal has been handed a four-match suspension following his confrontation with Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, with the RFEF Disciplinary Committee ruling that the incid...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 12:50 PMRFEF confirms four-match suspension for Real Betis midfielder after clash with Lamine Yamal
Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal has been handed a four-match suspension following his confrontation with Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, with the RFEF Disciplinary Committee ruling that the incid...
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 12:33 PMReal Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal slapped with heavy ban after 'headbutt' assault on Barcelona star Lamine Yamal
Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal has been slapped with a four-game suspension following a fiery clash with Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal. The Uruguayan was sent off after headbutting the teenager during a dramatic 5-2 defeat at the weekend.
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