Lewandowski will face Espanyol after his three-match ban is suspended
Robert Lewandowski is eligible to play for Barcelona after his three-match ban was suspended.
has announced that
Robert Lewandowskiwill be available for the match against Espanyol on Saturday in La Liga after a Spanish court overturned his suspension.
Lewandowski was sent off against Osasuna in November and received a one-match ban for his red card and two additional games for the gesture he made as he walked off. The Poland international later claimed that the gesture was aimed at Xavi and not the referee.
“Robert Lewandowski can play in the derby after all! The dispute settlement court in Madrid issued a precautionary measure against the suspension imposed by the court of arbitration for sport, meaning the Polish international will be able to line up against Espanyol in the 2pm CET kick-off at Spotify Camp Nou.
“He was shown a red card in the last game before the World Cup break, away to Osasuna. SAfter getting booked twice in the first half, his side was left with ten men but still managed to win the game 2-1. He was issued a three-match ban afterwards, a decision that club appealed.”
read a statement.
Barcelona's appeal was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport earlier this month but now a Spanish court has overturned Lewandowski's suspension.
Lewandowski is the best goalscorer in La Liga so far this season with 13 goals in 14 games. Barcelona has a two-point lead over
Real Madridat the top of the table after 14 games.
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