The suspension had been lifted by a court docket of disputes after an enchantment by Barcelona. The Poland striker had been allowed to play in final weekend’s 1-1 league draw in opposition to Espanyol.

Espanyol later challenged the results of the derby, saying it was harmed by the surprising resolution by the Madrid court docket to quickly raise the suspension.

Lewandowski was despatched off for consecutive yellow playing cards within the league recreation at Osasuna on Nov. 8. He initially obtained a one-game suspension, however the Spanish federation competitors committee later added two extra video games to the suspension due to what it known as the participant’s “show of disrespect” towards the referee following his sending off.

Referee Gil Manzano wrote in his match report that Lewandowski twice pointed at his nostril earlier than pointing his thumb on the referee in a gesture that Manzano interpreted as being disrespectful. Lewandowski stated the gesture was geared toward his coach and never the referee.

Lewandowski will even miss the league video games in opposition to Getafe and Girona. He will be capable of play within the Spanish Super Cup matches subsequent week.

Barcelona is tied on factors with Real Madrid on the high of the league standings after 15 matches.