LEWANDOWSKI OF BARCELONA IS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE ON ESPANYOL IN LALIGA.

The LaLiga champion announced on Friday that striker Robert Lewandowski will be available for Barcelona’s match against Espanyol after a Spanish court lifted his suspension.

Lewandowski was scheduled to sit out the game after receiving a three-game suspension from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after receiving a red card during Barcelona’s 2-1 victory against Osasuna in November.

After hauling Nacho Vidal back in the 11th minute and appearing to elbow David Garcia in the face 20 minutes later, the 34-year-old was given his first yellow card.

Lewandowski received a three-game suspension, according to the RFEF Officiating Committee, for making a gesture toward the official after being issued a red card that demonstrated “contemptuous attitude towards the referees.”

Barcelona announced last month that it will challenge the ban. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), according to reports in Spanish media, rejected its appeal earlier this month.

The Polish international will be permitted to face Espanyol, according to a statement released by Barcelona. “The dispute settlement court in Madrid ordered a precautionary measure against the suspension imposed by the court of arbitration for sport,” the statement read.

After 14 games, Barcelona leads Real Madrid by two points at the top of the standings. On Saturday, Barcelona will play local rival Espanyol.

Lewandowski received a three-game suspension, according to the RFEF Officiating Committee, for making a gesture toward the official after being issued a red card that demonstrated “contemptuous attitude towards the referees.”

Barcelona announced last month that it will challenge the ban. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), according to reports in Spanish media, rejected its appeal earlier this month.

The Polish international will be permitted to face Espanyol, according to a statement released by Barcelona. “The dispute settlement court in Madrid ordered a precautionary measure against the suspension imposed by the court of arbitration for sport,” the statement read.

After 14 games, Barcelona leads Real Madrid by two points at the top of the standings. On Saturday, Barcelona will play local rival Espanyol.