Atlético de Madrid is at risk of facing sanctions in the Champions League following the first leg of their round of 16 match against Real Madrid. During the match, some Atlético fans disrupted a minute of silence with insults directed at Real Madrid supporters. UEFA has taken note of this incident and is considering disciplinary action against the club.
Before the Champions League game between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, a minute of silence was observed to honor Javier Dorado, a former Real Madrid player who recently passed away. Regrettably, a section of Atlético Madrid fans used this moment to shout insults at the Real Madrid supporters. This incident was documented by the UEFA delegate. Now that the match leg is concluded, UEFA will review the matter at their headquarters in Nyon to determine the appropriate course of action. These actions could lead to significant penalties for Atlético de Madrid.
Possible Sanctions
The most likely sanctions include a financial penalty and a ban on purchasing away tickets for future matches. FC Barcelona previously received a €10,000 fine and a ban on buying tickets for their next away game, while Athletic Club was fined €30,000 and faced a similar ticket ban for inappropriate behavior in other UEFA matches. It is anticipated that Atlético Madrid may receive comparable penalties. Despite the fact that not all fans were involved in the misconduct, UEFA strongly condemns such behavior. Following the report of the incident, it is widely expected that Atlético de Madrid will be sanctioned within the coming week.
Real Madrid Also Recently Warned
Real Madrid has also recently been cautioned by UEFA. During their Champions League play-off match against Manchester City in the same edition, some of their fans insulted Pep Guardiola. UEFA noted and condemned this, placing the Bernabéu stadium under warning. Part of the stadium could be closed if further inappropriate behavior occurs within the next two years. The European governing body is firm in its stance and condemns all such actions. Atlético de Madrid is set to be the next club facing consequences.