Lewandowski’s 3 Games Ban Upheld, Misses Atletico Clash

Lewandowski, 34, was sent off against Osasuna in November and received a one-game ban for the dismissal and a further two matches for a gesture he made as he left the pitch.

Barca appealed the sanction, and it was temporarily placed on hold pending resolution by a court in Madrid last Friday, allowing Lewandowski to play against Espanyol on Dec. 31 in what was the side’s first game after the World Cup break.

However, Spain’s Administrative Sports Court (TAD) ratified the suspension on Wednesday following several days of confusion and complaints from all parties involved.