The Brazilian forward was given two yellow cards, the second for a late push on Tiago Djalo, who was also dismissed.
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Neymar banned for two league games after red card
Neymar has been suspended for Paris Saint-Germain's next two Ligue 1 matches after being sent off in their loss to title rivals Lille last weekend, the French league (LFP) said Wednesday.
Neymar was sent off for the second time this season
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Neymar also tried to confront Djalo again in the hallway leading to the dressing rooms.
He will miss Saturday's game at Strasbourg and the match against struggling Saint-Etienne on April 18.
It was Neymar's second sending off of the campaign, and his fourth in as many seasons since joining PSG from Barcelona.
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The defending champions sit three points behind new Ligue 1 leaders Lille with seven matches remaining.
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