Robert Lewandowski will be available for Barcelona‘s game against Espanyol on Saturday after a temporary suspension was placed on his three-game ban.
Lewandowski, 34, was sent off in Barca’s final game before the World Cup against Osasuna after picking up two yellow cards in the 2-1 win away at El Sadar.
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He was handed a one-match ban for the red card and an additional two-game suspension for a gesture he made as he left the pitch.
The Poland international responded to being expelled by touching his nose and pointing towards the referee, Jesus Gil Manzano, which was deemed disrespectful and arrogant.
Barca have previously failed with several appeals after Lewandowski claimed the gesture was meant for his coach Xavi Hernandez following a conversation they had.
But on Friday the ban was temporarily lifted by a Madrid court, pending a final decision.
“Lewandowski can play against Espanyol on Saturday after the dispute settlement court in Madrid issued a precautionary measure against the suspension imposed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport,” Barca said in a statement on Friday.
