JAKARTA - Real Madrid have been fined 30,000 euros and the stadium's partial shutdown - suspended for two years - by UEFA for discriminatory behavior by supporters in the Champions League match against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu last month.
Real Madrid beat The Citizens 3-1 in the second leg of the knockout stages of the Champions League on February 19. Kylian Mbappe scored three goals at the time and brought Los Blancos forward to the last 16 with an aggregate score of 6-3.
The UEFA Appeals Agency issued the decision on Friday, February 28, 2025, citing a violation of Article 14 of Disciplinary Regulations, which reads "each person who insults the dignity of a person or a group of people for any reason, including skin color, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, or sexual orientation".
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UEFA did not explain in detail the behavior of the fans that caused the sentence.
In addition to a fine of 30,000 euros, Real Madrid was also sentenced to a partial closure of the Santiago Bernabeu stands for at least 500 seats suspended during a two-year probationary period.
"The closure will take effect if further similar violations are committed during the probationary period," UEFA said.
Apart from that, Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
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