Fernando Torres bans Iker Luque for play-off

Fernando Torres announced that Iker Luque will miss the upcoming play‑off semi‑final second leg. The sanction also covers any potential final. Atlético Madrileño will be without one of its best players. Iker Luque is considered one of the best footballers in the Atlético Madrileño squad. The club imposed a sanction that prevents his participation. The ban applies to the weekend match and any later fixture. The upcoming match is the second leg of the promotion play‑off semi‑final. It is scheduled for this weekend. The result will decide whether Atlético Madrileño reaches the final. The squad will have to rely on other players for the decisive matches. Coach Torres will select the lineup accordingly. Torres announced the sanction during a pre‑match briefing. He did not disclose the reason for the ban. Atlético Madrileño now faces the challenge of securing promotion without Luque. The upcoming fixtures will test the squad’s depth. The club aims to progress despite the restriction.