{"id":119910,"date":"2025-09-22T02:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T00:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/raphinha-falls-into-bordalas-trap-and-flick-avoids-the-red-card_314779_102\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T02:27:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T00:27:00","slug":"raphinha-falls-into-bordalas-trap-and-flick-avoids-the-red-card_314779_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/laliga\/raphinha-falls-into-bordalas-trap-and-flick-avoids-the-red-card_314779_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Raphinha falls into Getafe’s trap and Flick reacts with Rashford"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brazilian winger, cautioned in the first half, was close to being sent off. Hansi Flick decided to substitute him at halftime with Rashford to avoid the red card.<\/h2> \r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n Calendar of FC Barcelona <\/a>\r\n<\/div>

FC Barcelona once again suffered the rough play of Getafe (3-0)<\/a> at the Estadi Johan Cruyff.<\/strong> Jos\u00e9 Bordal\u00e1s’ team, true to their forceful style, gave up possession and dedicated themselves to stopping the Azulgrana attack with a dozen fouls in the first half. In this context, Raphinha<\/strong> became a negative protagonist after seeing a yellow card in the 32nd minute and almost being sent off shortly before halftime.<\/p>

The first caution<\/strong> came from a childish mistake: serving a ball without waiting for the referee to place the opposing wall. Then, in a heated play with Diego Rico<\/strong>, the Brazilian was on the verge of a second yellow. The Getafe full-back ended up on the ground feigning an aggression, and De Burgos Bengoetxea, very close to the action, left the Cul\u00e9 bench in suspense.<\/p>

The push by Raphinha<\/strong> for which Getafe asked for his second yellow card and expulsion:<\/p>

Raphinha’s push for which Getafe asked for his second yellow card and expulsion \ud83c\udfa5#LALIGAenDAZN<\/a> \u26bd pic.twitter.com\/KfHos4Wf0I<\/a><\/p> \u2014 DAZN Espa\u00f1a (@DAZN_ES) September 21, 2025<\/a> <\/blockquote>

Hansi Flick’s immediate reaction<\/h2>

Hansi Flick<\/strong>, aware of the risk, did not hesitate to act at halftime. The German coach withdrew Raphinha and brought on Rashford<\/strong>, who had started the match on the bench due to a disciplinary punishment after arriving late<\/a><\/strong> to the morning talk. The decision avoided a possible major setback and allowed Bar\u00e7a<\/strong> to maintain control of the match.<\/p>

The former Manchester United player<\/strong> was key to giving fresh air to the attack. His entry offered speed and offensive presence, balancing Getafe’s intensity and helping the Azulgrana team not lose solidity in the second half.<\/p>

D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu for Raphinha against Getafe<\/h2>

The Porto Alegre winger already experienced a similar situation two seasons ago at the Coliseum Alfonso P\u00e9rez, where he was also sent off for falling into the provocations<\/strong> of the Azul\u00f3n team. This new episode reflects the Brazilian’s difficulty in controlling his impetus against a style of play that prioritizes constant interruption and physical confrontation.<\/p>

The Cul\u00e9 fans<\/strong> did not overlook the detail. Many remember that Raphinha<\/strong> is one of the most critical players of Bordal\u00e1s’ philosophy, which he considers unsportsmanlike. However, he once again let himself be carried away by the tension instead of focusing on providing imbalance on the wing.<\/p>

The \u201cbad boys\u201d of Getafe return to the scene<\/h3>

The Madrid team once again showed their roughest side: ten fouls in just 45 minutes, constant interruptions, and protests at every refereeing decision. Bordal\u00e1s remained true to his manual, aware that making the Bar\u00e7a<\/strong> uncomfortable involves breaking their rhythm.<\/p>

The strategy, although criticized, bore fruit in the first half, forcing the Catalan club to deal more with the rough atmosphere than with the ball. Jules Kound\u00e9<\/strong> was one of the most affected, after a hard tackle that caused a widespread scuffle. There, Raphinha<\/strong> once again exposed himself unnecessarily by confronting Rico, which motivated Flick’s immediate reaction.<\/p>

Flick’s discipline and looking to the future<\/h2>

Hansi Flick’s<\/strong> tactical change not only protected Bar\u00e7a<\/strong> from being left with ten players against Getafe, but also sent a clear message: in this team, no one is above discipline. The initial substitution of Rashford<\/strong> was the most obvious example, as the German did not hesitate to remove the hero of Newcastle<\/a><\/strong> for a matter of punctuality.<\/p>

With an eye on the next match against Real Oviedo<\/a><\/strong>, the German coach knows that he needs all his men available. Avoiding unnecessary sanctions and managing the minutes of his figures is key to facing a calendar that includes a double league matchday and the imminent clash against PSG in the Champions League<\/strong>.<\/p>