Atletico Madrid fail with appeal to have Diego Costa's suspension lifted LaLiga Will miss the match against Eibar

The Spanish Football Federation Appeals Committee have dismissed Atletico Madrid's appeal against Diego Costa's second yellow card, and subsequent red, in the match against Getafe.

As a result, the forward will miss the match at Eibar, although his club still has the option to appeal again, this time to the Administrative Court of Sport within 15 days.

The resolution itself states that "the appellant at no time, implores or alleges the existence of material error in the the referee's record, so it gives its consent, which is limited to indicating that the player is reprimanded for approaching the stands and hugging the spectators in celebration of a goal."

Atletico continue to only disagree on "the assessment of the action made by the referee in the match, indicating that, of the situations between which a player must be reprimanded, there is none that fits the criteria."

The appellate reminded them that, "Rule 12 of the Game, in effect during the 2017/2018 season, of the IFAB, establishes in a totally clear and concise manner that the player must be reprimanded in these circumstances."

In addition, the Committee added that "the referee is the only and unappealable sports authority, in the technical sense, to direct the matches."

The official, Munuera, decided to admonish Costa and, since that card meant his expulsion, Simeone will not be able to count on him at Ipurua (as well as Gabi or Stefan Savic).