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Summary Gerard Pique was given his marching orders at the start of the second half.
Barcelona defender Gerard Piques one-game ban for being sent off against Sporting Gijon in the Spanish league could be extended after accusing the referee of targeting him.The Spain international was dismissed in the 3-1 win on Saturday, and later claimed referee Carlos Velasco Carballos decision was premeditated because he had had criticized the official at halftime.Victoriano Sanchez Arminio, who heads Spains referees committee, calls Piques words unfortunate and serious and says his organization will present a case to the Spanish football federations disciplinary committee.Gerard Pique will miss Sundays game at Racing Santander.Three-time defending champion Barcelona trails Spanish leader Real Madrid by 10 points.
