Real Madrid manager banned from two La Liga matches

Steve Dede 16:19 - 13 May 2015

Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during their Spanish first division soccer match against Valencia at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, May 9, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

Real Madrid coach could be forced to watch Real Madrid's last two league games against Espanyol and Getafe from the stands

Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti has been given two-match La Liga ban for sarcastically applauding referee in draw with Valencia

The competition committee of Spain's football federation said the Italian coach applauded referee Clos Gomez in a disrespectful manner as he blew the final whistle in the frustrating 2-2 draw with Valencia.

The committee announced a two-match ban for the Real Madrid coach.

Ancelotti was also said to have also continued the disrespectful applause in the tunnel.

Ancelotti is yet to appeal the decision and could be forced to watch Real Madrid's last two league games against Espanyol and Getafe from the stands.