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‘Another mistake’ - Xavi reacts to ‘very unfair’ red card for Vitor Roque during Barcelona’s win at Alaves

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Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez was understandably not at all happy at the decision to send Vitor Roque off against Alaves on Saturday night.

The Brazilian was handing his marching orders after picking up two very, very soft yellow cards - indeed the second was one of the worst decisions you’ll see this season.

Here’s what Xavi made of it afterwards:

“We are going to appeal the card to Vitor Roque because it is another mistake by the referee,” he told reporters. “His expulsion is very unfair. Vitor gives us depth and has scored again.