Alves kicked the man's calf and was suspended for two games, and Barca decided to appeal

According to Barca's official sources, the club will appeal the penalty of Alves' two-game suspension.

Alves was reddish in Barca's victory over Atletico last weekend, and the Spanish competition committee subsequently decided to suspend the player for two games.

Barca have now announced that they will appeal the decision.