The Disciplinary Committee of the French Professional Football League (LFP) has decided to overturn the direct red card shown to Endrick in the match against Nantes, converting the sanction into a dismissal for accumulating yellow cards. The Brazilian forward, loaned by Real Madrid to Lyon, will thus serve only a one-match suspension. This decision comes as a relief for both the player and Lyon, managed by Paulo Fonseca, as there were fears of a heavier punishment of two or three matches that could hinder the Brazilian international's good form. The initial expulsion, following VAR intervention, sparked significant controversy in France. The referee of the match, Mathieu Vernice, had initially shown a yellow card to Endrick but changed his decision to a direct red after being called by the video assistant referee to review the footage on the monitor. However, the LFP Disciplinary Committee reassessed the incident: 'After reviewing the footage and reading the referee's report, which proposed the annulment of the red card, the Disciplinary Committee decided to overturn the red card and replace it with a second yellow card, resulting in the dismissal. A one-match suspension was imposed.' With the direct red card annulled, Endrick will only miss the match against Nice and will be available to face Strasbourg on February 22 and, more importantly, for the crucial game against Marseille, currently in fourth place, on March 1. Lyon is on an impressive streak of 12 consecutive victories.
The Brazilian Real Madrid remains central to this story.
The Brazilian Real Madrid remains central to this story.
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