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Valencia's Eliaquim Mangala: Scores, gets sent off versus Barcelona

Mangala scored a goal but was sent off in the 44th minute of Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Barcelona.

Analysis:

Mangala opened the scoring with a header in the 29th minute and picked up a yellow card for a foul on Lionel Messi, but he was handed a straight red for pulling Luis Suarez down from behind in the penalty area. He will be suspended for the Apr. 2 match against Deportivo for his latest infraction, with Aymen Abdennour the likeliest candidate to step in.

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