"Dembele did not disrespect the referee; Valdes? Technical decision"

"We have presented the appropriate appeal and we understand and believe that the expulsions are not fair. It would not make sense to speak about the referee, of his profile. We have presented the appeal and we believe that the expulsions are not fair and the sanctions would seriously harm us," said Josep Vives on the case of Ousmane Dembélé.

The sanction for Dembele will be decided on Wednesday, whose participation in the 'Clasico' is at risk after telling the referee Mateu Lahoz that he is "very bad" who showed him a straight red card.

"We understand that the player did not express any contempt or disrespect to the referee and we believe that it was not serious. There has to be a principle of proportionality in the sanctions. Beyond the refereeing situation, we have seen the video and the refereeing act. From there, Competition will have to decide," he said.

Vives was also questioned by the departure of Victor Valdes, dismissed as coach of Juvenil A after being hired in July for differences with those responsible.

"It is a technical decision taken shortly after Víctor Valdés reached the team. The club tries to make sure all club exists are handled in the best possible way. The club has tried to treat Victor Valdes in the best possible way. I can put as examples of great symbols that have come out of Barça with no issues, such as Xavi, Iniesta or Puyol," said Vives.