Eric Bailly: Man Utd defender's European ban reached out to three matches

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has been given a three-match ban for his red card against Celta Vigo in the Europa League. 

Eric Bailly and Celta Vigo's Facundo Roncaglia were both sent off in the Europa League semi-final match

The 23-year-old was sent off after a mass fight in the semi-final on 11 May and missed the last against Ajax, which United won 2-0.

In any case, the suspension has now been stretched out to incorporate two more games.

Bailly will miss the Super Cup against Real Madrid on 8 August and United's first Champions League group match.

The Ivory Coast global's case does not meet all requirements for an appeal since European football's representing body Uefa just upsets choices made by the referee in instances of mixed up identity.

Bailly was sent off for a swipe at Celta's previous Manchester City striker John Guidetti, with Facundo Roncaglia expelled for retaliating.

The Premier League club likewise got a notice from Uefa for a late commence to the semi-final.

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