Bayern Munich are hoping they can have the three-match ban handed to Franck Ribery overturned so he can play in the final.

The Frenchman was given a straight red card in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Lyon and then received a three-match suspension but Bayern believe that with an appeal, Ribery will be available for the May 22 final against Inter Milan in Madrid.

"UEFA informed us of the decision, arguing that Franck Ribery was guilty [of serious foul play]. We do not understand this decision in any way and consider it absolutely wrong," read a Bayern statement.

"Franck Ribery can certainly not be accused of violating his opponent intentionally. The player Lisandro Lopez was able to continue the game.

"Bayern and Franck Ribery will not accept the decision, but appeal and exhaust all possibilities."