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OFFICIAL STATEMENT

RCD Espanyol has filed a complaint with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to challenge the match against FC Barcelona, corresponding to matchday 15 of LaLiga, for improper alignment.

Before the start of the match, the club notified in good faith both the referee of the match, Mr. Mateu Lahoz, and the RFEF itself about the presence of footballer Robert Lewandowski in the opposition lineup, who had to serve a suspension after being sent off for a double booking in the previous matchday of the national championship. RCD Espanyol, as announced on the eve of the match, will use all the resources at its disposal to defend its interests and that of our fans, aware that this flagrant injustice puts the essence of our competition at risk and that this injustice is based on a hasty resolution and with obvious legal deficiencies.