Osasuna file appeal over Barcelona fielding Inigo Martinez in LaLiga match

Inigo Martinez should not have played in Barcelona’s LaLiga game due to a technicality, according to Osasuna, who was forced to miss some of his matches due to an injury, according to an appeal from the Spanish football federation (RFEF).

Martinez played the full 90 minutes of Barcelona’s 3-0 victory on Thursday, which moved the league leaders three points clear of LaLiga, after withdrew from the Spain squad for their Nations League games due to a swollen right knee.

In a statement released on Friday, Osasuna said, “The club understands that Inigo Martinez’ participation in yesterday’s game violated article 5 of Annex I of FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players.”

A player who does not play for his club for five calendar days following the end of the international season must do so for medical reasons.

According to Osasuna, Inigo Martinez, who took a medical leave from the Spanish national team, was not permitted to participate in yesterday’s game in accordance with FIFA rules.

Osasuna moved up to 14th place in the standings after the result, six points clear of the safety zone.

Barcelona’s scheduled game was scheduled for March 8 but the death of the club doctor caused the game to be changed to March 27 because there was no other available time.