Neymar to miss El Clasico as appeal against suspension rejected

Spanish giants Barcelona have had their appeal against the suspension of Neymar that will keep him from playing against Real Madrid in Sunday’s El Clasico clash rejected by the Football Federation.

Neymar was handed a two-game suspension for sarcastically applauding an assistant referee in Barcelona’s 2-0 loss at Malaga on April 8, and according to Spanish media on Thursday, the federation’s Appeals Committee said it will not overturn the decision.

The two-match ban was in addition to a one-game suspension he was automatically required to serve after being sent off in Malaga. And the Brazilian served the suspension last weekend against Real Sociedad.

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In addition to El Clasico on Sunday, Neymar will also miss the Spanish league game against bottom-placed Osasuna on April 26.

Barcelona trail Real Madrid by three points with six rounds to go in the LaLiga Santander.

In the first El Clasico – battle of titans of Spain as it’s called – at the Nou Camp, Real Madrid forced Barcelona to a 1-1 draw.

 

 

 

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