Following a formal appeal launched by Real Madrid, the two match ban imposed on Marcelo for kicking Jefferon Lerma has been reduced to one by the relevant committee which voted to uphold the punishment. The Spanish FA Competitive Committee had banned Marcelo for two league matches following a red card issued to the player after he appeared to have kicked Lerma in an encounter between Real Madrid and Levante.
An ex-referee, Andujar Oliver while giving his verdict on the incident said "he showed aggression towards Lerma. The Real Madrid fullback kicked out when they were both on the ground and hit him on the shoulder. Hernandez Hernandez sent him off correctly."
The Brazilian, according to Marca will now miss the Sunday clash against Real Sociedad but will be available on September 20 when his side confronts Real Betis.
