NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann was cleared to play against AC Milan in the Champions League when a two-game ban was halved on appeal on Friday.
its appeal body upheld Atlético's request that Griezmann serve only the mandatory one-match ban for his red card in a
Griezmann was sent off in Madrid, after scoring twice, for striking Roberto Firmino’s head with a raised boot while stretching for the ball. He missed Atlético's 2-0 loss in the return game at Liverpool.
Atlético hosts Milan on Wednesday in third place in the group, trailing Porto by one point with two rounds left. Last-placed Milan can also still advance to the knockout rounds.
Liverpool, which hosts Porto, is already sure to advance as group winner.
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