Espanyol thought-about boycotting match in opposition to Barcelona - report


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Ultimately, solely the staff’s officers will boycott the match

RCD Espanyol are very sad with information that a court docket resolution would permit Robert Lewandowski the chance to play within the upcoming Catalan derby.


Via a number of press releases, Espanyol have made it fairly clear they're very offended that FC Barcelona will have the ability to discipline Lewandowski regardless of the Polish star getting a pink card within the earlier match.


Lewandowski was given a 3 match ban following the pink, which Barcelona discovered extreme. They're hoping to cut back it to the normal one match ban given for pink playing cards. They took their case to a Spanish court docket, which in an uncommon transfer, determined to freeze the ban till a last resolution was made. Thus, Lewandowski can play, till both a one or three match ban is determined upon.


This uncommon state of affairs even led Espanyol to think about not turning up in any respect to play their crosstown rivals, in accordance with Spanish radio. Whereas it appears they won't really take this drastic step, the truth that it was even thought-about reveals how strongly the membership really feel in regards to the state of affairs.






It’s anticipated the staff will flip up, however not the membership’s officers, who won't be within the stands.

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