Manchester United’s attempt to overturn Darren Fletcher‘s suspension from the Champions League final has failed. UEFA has confirmed that the red card given for a foul on Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas will stand.
Barcelona meanwhile will have absentees in both Eric Abidal and Dani Alves. Like Fletcher, Abidal’s plea for UEFA to rescind a harsh red card fell on deaf ears. UEFA said in a staement: “All three players are therefore suspended for one UEFA club competition match and will serve their bans when Barcelona meets Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League final in Rome on May 27.