Spain’s administrative courtroom for sports activities on Wednesday upheld a three-game suspension for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, taking him out of the Spanish league match in opposition to Atlético Madrid on Sunday.
The suspension had been lifted by a courtroom of disputes after an enchantment by Barcelona. The Poland striker had been allowed to play in final weekend’s 1-1 league draw in opposition to Espanyol.
Espanyol later challenged the results of the derby, saying it was harmed by the surprising choice by the Madrid courtroom to briefly carry the suspension.
Lewandowski was despatched off for consecutive yellow playing cards within the league sport at Osasuna on Nov. 8. He initially obtained a one-game suspension, however the Spanish federation competitors committee later added two extra video games to the suspension due to what it referred to as the participant’s “show of disrespect” towards the referee following his sending off.
Referee Gil Manzano wrote in his match report that Lewandowski twice pointed at his nostril earlier than pointing his thumb on the referee in a gesture that Manzano interpreted as being disrespectful. Lewandowski stated the gesture was aimed toward his coach and never the referee.
Lewandowski can even miss the league video games in opposition to Getafe and Girona. He will be capable to play within the Spanish Super Cup matches subsequent week.
Barcelona is tied on factors with Real Madrid on the prime of the league standings after 15 matches.
