Official: Lewandowski suspended for three games after Barcelona’s appeal is dismissed

When Barcelona travelled to Estadio el Sadar before the World Cup, Robert Lewandowski was shown two yellows in the first half, expelling him from the game.

While that would ideally result in a one-game ban, the Pole was suspended for three games due to a gesture he made while walking off. He touched his nose and pointed at the referee, almost as if to say the match official was on ‘something’.

However, Lewandowski later clarified that his actions were directed at Xavi as per one of their older conversations.

Barcelona had appealed to the Tribunal Administrativo del Deporte – the Administrative Court of Sports – to get Lewy’s ban lifted. During that appeal, the Pole became available for the game against Espanyol and played through the 90 despite multiple protests.

It seems Barça’s appeal has fallen on deaf ears as Mundo Deportivo confirms that the TAD is set to uphold RFEF’s decision to ban Lewandowski for three games. He will miss the games against Atletico Madrid, Getafe, and Girona.

Barcelona presumably have the option to appeal again to get the ban delayed, but that decision will eventually be taken by Joan Laporta and the administration.