Sergio Busquets gets two-game Champions League ban

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova will have to make do without the services of Sergio Busquets in the upcoming Champions League matches against Celtic as UEFA has opted to hand the holding midfielder a two-game ban following his dismissal against Benfica last week, Goal.com reported.

The Spain international was shown a direct red card by Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir after allegedly lashing out at an opponent in the Catalans' 2-0 victory over the Aguias.

UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Body has now looked into the matter, and consequently made the decision to suspend Busquets for two games.