I don't they cancel any yellow cards at any point of the competition. Alves missed Roma 2009, bunch of Chelsea and Bayern players missed the 2012 final all because of yellow cards accumulation.
Just to mark his massive impact on Liverpool's season, yesterday was the 1st win for Liverpool without a goal from Suarez this season (of course the ones he played. He was banned for the first 5 games of the PL).
The over-hype of Zidane is massive and it's a major factor of him being considered as one of the greatest. Well for me, Zidane isn't up there with the top 5 footballers, not even top 10 for me. He's a great player but no, not near football greatest.
Saying that he doesn't fit attitude-wise means you haven't watched any of his games this season. He's been a calm, more focused and disciplined than ever. Plus, Suarez can fit in any team so easily for his flexibility and tactic awareness. And he's a perfect fit for us now more than any time...
The thing with his game against Atletico that he's too committed to play the short pass. And everyone saw how many times he put Busquets and others in difficult positions.
Not every midfielder has to attempt through balls. I still can't see the team doing so well without Xavi in such tight games like last night or the one at Cornella on the weekend. He brings calmness to the team and his presence is still so important.