Barcelona present evidence to appeal Messi yellow card Barcelona First of the season

Barcelona have presented evidence to the Competition Committee of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in a bit to overturn the yellow card received by Leo Messi in the 4-1 win over Celta Vigo.

The Argentine was cautioned by referee Cuadra Fernández in the 39th minute of the first half for a foul on Pape Cheikh.

The freekick directly led to the visitors' equaliser, scored by Lucas Olaza past Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Replays appear to show Messi getting the ball before touching the player, which Barcelona are basing their appeal on.

Barcelona have presented their case to the Competition Committee ahead of the decision that will be taken on Wednesday.

The Catalans are hoping that the card, which was Messi's first of the season, be taken away.