Bayern Munich [ Images ] winger Arjen Robben [ Images ] was handed a two-game Bundesliga ban and a 15,000 euro ($21,644) fine by the German football federation on Monday after his sending-off against Nuremberg on Saturday for dissent.

The 27-year-old, shown a straight red card following the final whistle after approaching the referee and insulting him, will now miss two important games as Bayern battle to qualify for next season's Champions League [ Images ].

The Dutchman, who has since apologised to both the referee and his club, will sit out next weekend's game against second-placed Bayer Leverkusen [ Images ] followed by their match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Bayern, fourth in the Bundesliga with 52 points from 29 games, must finish third to earn a place in the Champions League qualifying round.

With five matches left, the Bavarians are one behind Hanover 96 and nine behind second-placed Bayer Leverkusen.

Borussia Dortmund lead with 66 points.

'Robben can play again against Schalke 04 on April 30,' the club said on their website (www.fcbayern.de).