Facundo Bernal suspended for four matches after incident with Lamin Jamal
Bernal was sent off in the 54th minute after grabbing Lamin Jamal by the neck and striking him twice in the face; RFEF imposed a four-match ban.
Facundo Bernal, the Real Betis midfielder, has been suspended for four matches after a confrontation with Lamin Jamal in the previous La Liga fixture on October 21, 2026. Bernal was sent off in the 54th minute after grabbing Jamal by the neck and striking him twice in the face, an incident that left his side short-handed.
Disciplinary decision and sanctions
The disciplinary committee of the Spanish Football Federation announced on October 21, 2026 that, following its review of the events, Bernal will receive a four-match ban. Under the competition rules the sanction for such conduct ranges from four to twelve matches.
The committee's ruling removes Bernal from Betis' squad for the next four domestic matches, denying the team one of its central midfield options during that period.
The case attracted wider attention because another high-profile player is currently facing a similar disciplinary process: Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid is also confronting a potential multi-match suspension for an on-field incident.
Betis will need to reorganize its midfield while the club considers whether to accept the sanction or explore available appeal mechanisms within the federation's procedures.
No further details were released about additional penalties or whether any criminal complaints were filed in connection with the episode.
Photo: press material from the event
