Chelsea
captain Cesar Azpilicueta has had the red card he was given against Aston
Villa on the final day of the Premier League season overturned following an
appeal.
The defender was sent off for violent conduct after appearing to catch Aston
Villa midfielder Jack Grealish in the face in the 89th minute on Sunday at
Villa Park.
Azpilicueta, 31, will no longer face a three-match ban at the start of next
season.
Chelsea secured fourth place in the Premier League and Champions League
qualification despite the 2-1 defeat.
The Blues face Premier League champions Manchester City in the Champions
League final on Saturday.
Azpilicueta was named in Spain's 24-man squad for Euro 2020 on Monday.
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