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Barcelona's Neymar in danger of missing El Clásico following Málaga red card

Barcelona forward Neymar could miss the upcoming El Clasico for sarcastically applauding refereee Gil Manzano after being sent off in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Málaga.

The Brazilian was booked in the first half after preventing the hosts from taking a free kick by tying his shoelaces just feet from where the kick was due to be taken.

Neymar was then given his marching orders for a late challenge on Diego Llorente after 65 minutes that saw him handed his second yellow of the game.

The 25-year-old made his displeasure at the decision clear by sarcastically clapping the match official as he made his way off the pitch, which may well land him in further trouble.