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Nightmare for Fermin Lopez! Midfielder sent off after asking to play for Barcelona Atletic

Fermin Lopez had a day to forget on Sunday after being sent off for Barcelona Atletic during their league clash with Nastic.

The midfielder, who caught the eye with the first team in pre-season, had reportedly asked Xavi to play in the game during the international break as he was eager for minutes.

Xavi agreed to the request to let him play for Rafa Marquez’s side, but it ended up being a tough game for the midfielder.

Lopez was booked in the first half for protesting and was then given his marching orders just after the break, rather harshly it has to be said, for a foul.