Lucas Vázquez to Miss DFB-Pokal Match Against SC Paderborn

Star Player’s Absence

During the DFB-Pokal clash between Bayer Leverkusen and SC Paderborn on Wednesday evening, new star signing Lucas Vázquez will have to watch from the sidelines.

Reason for Suspension

This absence isn’t related to the muscle injury the former Real Madrid player sustained recently; rather, it stems from a red card he received during last year’s Copa del Rey final.

Cross-Country Implications

As a result of that incident, the Spanish Football Association has imposed a two-match suspension on Vázquez. Interestingly, this suspension applies internationally, meaning that the 34-year-old must also forgo participation in the DFB-Pokal.

Unforeseen Consequences

His disciplinary action—stemming from an altercation with FC Barcelona—has now led to him missing crucial play against SC Paderborn, a scenario that was certainly not on his radar for 2025.