The punishments facing the doctor who called Barcelona 'a gang of rats' Basketball Ahead of Real Madrid vs Barcelona in the EuroLeague

Miguel Angel Lopez, the doctor for Real Madrid's basketball team, could face punishment for comments he made as part of a pre-match rallying cry, ahead of his side's 86-76 win over Barcelona on Thursday night.

The doctor labelled the opposition as rats as he conducted the harangue.

"We're going to play against the greatest gang of rats in the EuroLeague," he was seen saying, as recorded on camera.

He has apologised by releasing a statement on Twitter, but could still face a sanction.

The EuroLeague are set to open an investigation and he could be fined up to 30,000 euros or face a full season out, although it's unlikely that he'll be handed the most severe punishment.