The officials gave the Brazil global his marching orders after he picked up two yellow cards in the 2-0 defeat, a loss that significantly dented Barcelona's La Liga title challenge.
Barcelona's Brazilian superstar Neymar has been ruled out of La Liga clash at Real Madrid on April 23 after being handed a three-game suspension, the Spanish federation said on Tuesday.
Perhaps what is more intriguing is that Gil reports "Neymar was isolated this time from the rest of players, very affected by his expulsion, in a painful return journey".
BARCELONA star Neymar will miss the El Clasico after receiving a two match following his sending off against Malaga.
Neymar was sent off for two yellow cards in Barca's 2-0 defeat to Malaga on Sunday and sarcastically applauded the fourth official.
The suspension means that the Brazil worldwide will miss the potential title decider against Real Madrid on April 23 at the Bernabeu.
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After the Madrid derby ended in a draw a victory at La Rosaleda would have sent Barcelona level with Madrid on 72 points.
Playing a high-line in search of an equaliser, Barca's 10 men were finally put to the sword by Malaga in the final minute when Pablo Fornals squared for Jony to smash home from close range.
The RFEF competition committee has deemed that worthy of an additional two-game ban, meaning Neymar misses league games against Real Sociedad, Madrid and Osasuna.
Neymar got this ban following his awful April 8 game against Malaga.
"I think the interpretation of the yellow cards is special", said Enrique.
The Brazilian bent down and took an age to tie his laces, subsequently being punished by the official for delaying the taking of a free-kick. The club will appeal the ban, sources tell ESPN FC, in hopes that they can have Neymar join Lionel Messi, 29, and Luiz Suarez, 30, on the front line against Cristiano Ronaldo, 32, and the rest of Los Blancos.
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