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Bayern Munich launch Franck Ribery suspension appeal
Franck Ribery is sent off
Ribery was sent off in the first leg for a dangerous challenge on Lyon's Lisandro
Bayern Munich will appeal against a three-match ban imposed on Franck Ribery, which has ruled him out of the Champions League final on 22 May.
The midfielder missed Tuesday's 3-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final against Lyon after he was sent off in the first tie in Germany.
Ribery, 27, was shown a straight red for a tackle on Lyon's Lisandro Lopez.
Bayern had hoped Uefa would restrict the Frenchman's ban to one game but are now pinning their hopes on an appeal.
But Bayern believe Uefa's control and disciplinary body's punishment is too severe.
606: DEBATE
I think Ribery has underperformed massively in the Champions League this season
Chrispaz
"Uefa informed us of the decision, arguing that Franck Ribery was guilty of 'serious foul play'," read a Bayern statement.
"We do not understand this decision in any way and consider it absolutely wrong.
"Franck Ribery can certainly not be accused of violating his opponent intentionally. The player Lisandro Lopez was able to continue the game.
"Bayern and Franck Ribery will not accept the decision, but appeal and exhaust all possibilities."
The ban also covers Ribery for the first European match of next season.
The German side will play either Barcelona or Inter Milan in Madrid in the final in Madrid.
are they allowed to do this? i believe we weren't alloud to appeal fletcher's decision last yr
Franck Ribery is sent off
Ribery was sent off in the first leg for a dangerous challenge on Lyon's Lisandro
Bayern Munich will appeal against a three-match ban imposed on Franck Ribery, which has ruled him out of the Champions League final on 22 May.
The midfielder missed Tuesday's 3-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final against Lyon after he was sent off in the first tie in Germany.
Ribery, 27, was shown a straight red for a tackle on Lyon's Lisandro Lopez.
Bayern had hoped Uefa would restrict the Frenchman's ban to one game but are now pinning their hopes on an appeal.
But Bayern believe Uefa's control and disciplinary body's punishment is too severe.
606: DEBATE
I think Ribery has underperformed massively in the Champions League this season
Chrispaz
"Uefa informed us of the decision, arguing that Franck Ribery was guilty of 'serious foul play'," read a Bayern statement.
"We do not understand this decision in any way and consider it absolutely wrong.
"Franck Ribery can certainly not be accused of violating his opponent intentionally. The player Lisandro Lopez was able to continue the game.
"Bayern and Franck Ribery will not accept the decision, but appeal and exhaust all possibilities."
The ban also covers Ribery for the first European match of next season.
The German side will play either Barcelona or Inter Milan in Madrid in the final in Madrid.
are they allowed to do this? i believe we weren't alloud to appeal fletcher's decision last yr
