Messi red carded as Barca lose Spanish Super Cup

Lionel Messi was shown the first red card of his Barcelona career as they lost to Athletic Bilbao 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Messi, in his 753rd appearance for Barca, swung at Asier Villalibre in the final seconds of extra time - an incident spotted by the VAR.

Barca led twice through Antoine Griezmann but Oscar de Marcos and Villalibre, in the final minute, scored as Athletic replied each time.

Inaki Williams scored a fine winner.

The game in Seville was set to be remembered as an entertaining encounter and for Athletic's second trophy since 1985 until the late drama.

Messi lashed out at goalscorer Villalibre off the ball in the 120th minute. The referee missed the clash at the time before viewing it on the VAR screen and dismissing Messi.

[Source: BBC]