Atletico coach banned for 2 Spanish games

Atletico coach banned for 2 Spanish games

Published Nov. 30, 2010 3:51 p.m. ET

Atletico Madrid coach Quique Sanchez Flores was banned two games Tuesday following his sending-off in a weekend match against Espanyol.

Sanchez Flores was suspended for one game after receiving a red card in Saturday's 3-2 home defeat to Espanyol. The Spanish football federation banned the Spanish coach an extra game for unsporting behavior.

Atletico will also be without midfielder Tiago for Saturday's game at Levante after receiving his fifth booking of the season against Atletico.

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