Diego Costa could be banned for up to eight games for reportedly insulting referee Jesus Gil Manzano's mother in Atletico Madrid's defeat to Barcelona.
The striker was sent off after 28 minutes against the Catalan side on Saturday after a furious tirade at the referee after believing he was fouled.
The Spain international with angry with the referee's decision, and he launched toward Manzano's face while making his thoughts known.
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This led to a straight red card with the player eventually being escorted by his international team-mate Gerard Pique after he initially refused to leave the pitch.