
Real Madrid's Argentine point guard, Facundo Campazzo, has been sanctioned with one game suspension and a fine of 5,000 euros for his behavior in the recent match between his team and Bayern Munich in the EuroLeague. The sanction was imposed by the EuroLeague under Article 27.2.b) of the Disciplinary Code, which penalizes "disrespect towards the referees."
The incident took place in the final seconds of the game played in Germany, where Real Madrid, coming from several consecutive defeats, lost to Bayern 97-89. With 15 seconds left and the score at 92-89 in favor of the home team, Campazzo attempted a three-pointer to tie the game, defended by Nick Weiler-Babb. After missing the shot, the Argentine vehemently protested a foul not called during the action, leading the referees to give him a technical foul for dissent and subsequently another for not stopping his complaints, resulting in his disqualification.
The final sanction
The EuroLeague has ultimately decided to sanction Campazzo with a one-game suspension, in addition to a 5,000 euro fine. This punishment is considerably lighter compared to previous sanctions on other players, such as Milos Teodosic, who received a two-game suspension and a 15,000 euro fine for a similar conduct. Although the decision can be appealed to the Appeals Court.
The reality is that the Argentine, who had been the standout player for Real Madrid early in the season, will miss the next EuroLeague game against Partizan Belgrade at the WiZink Center. His absence represents a significant blow to Chus Mateo's plans, who will have to rely on the bench depth and the ability of players like Andrés Feliz to substitute for the direction and leadership that Campazzo usually provides on the court.
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