Espanyol have submitted a criticism to the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) over the truth that Robert Lewandowski was allowed to play for Barcelona within the metropolis derby over the weekend.
Lewandowski was despatched off in Barça’s closing recreation earlier than the World Cup break towards Osasuna in November. His ban was then set at three video games over an alleged gesture in the direction of the referee.
The Catalans launched an attraction to RFEF however had it rejected, earlier than then taking the case larger to the Spain’s sports activities arbitration courtroom. But the suspension was nonetheless upheld.
Lewandowski was subsequently anticipated to overlook La Liga video games towards Espanyol, Atletico Madrid and Getafe. However as a result of the case continues to be being investigated by a disputes courtroom in Madrid, the ban has been quickly lifted till a closing resolution on the matter is made.
The veteran striker performed the complete 90 minutes towards Espanyol, who have been lower than happy.
A press release from the membership learn, “Earlier than the beginning of the match, the membership notified in good religion each the referee of the match, Mr. Mateu Lahoz, just like the RFEF itself concerning the presence within the rival eleven of the footballer Robert Lewandowski, who needed to serve a penalty after his expulsion for a double yellow in the day past of the nationwide championship.
“RCD Espanyol, as introduced on the eve of the match, will use all of the assets at its disposal to defend its pursuits and people of our followers, conscious that this flagrant injustice places the essence of our competitors in danger and that this injustice it’s based mostly on a hasty decision and with apparent authorized deficiencies.”