Neymar banned for Clasico
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Barcelona
star Neymar will miss the Clasico after receiving a three-match ban
following his red card against Malaga, dealing a big blow to the
Catalans who lie three points behind Real Madrid having played a game
more than their rivals.
The
Brazilian forward was dismissed for two yellow cards against the
Andalusians on Saturday, earning an automatic one match suspension, but
his punishment was
increased because he sarcastically applauded the
fourth official as he walked down the tunnel.
Referee
Jesus Gil Manzano noted the incident in his report. The three-match
suspension rules him out of the game against Real Sociedad on April 15,
the Clasico against Real Madrid on April 23 and Barcelona's home game
against Osasuna on April 26.
Neymar
saw his first yellow card when he obstructed a Malaga free kick by
tying his laces in front of the ball. The second came for a foul on
Roberto Rosales.
It was the first red card of Neymar's career at Barcelona and the team’s first dismissal of the season in any competition.
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