Real Madrid fined by UEFA after fan’s Nazi salute incident
UEFA has fined Real Madrid after a fan was seen performing a Nazi salute before a Champions League match. The club was also given a suspended partial stadium closure as part of the disciplinary measures. The incident occurred before the second leg of their play-off round victory over Benfica on February 25. Real Madrid ejected the supporter involved from the stadium.
Match highlights
- UEFA fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros after a fan performed a Nazi salute before a Champions League match.
- The club received a partial stadium closure of 500 seats, suspended for a one-year probationary period.
- The punishment was for “racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of its supporters” during the second leg of the play-off round against Benfica on February 25.
- Real Madrid ejected the supporter caught on camera performing the Nazi salute before the match.
- The first leg involved an alleged racist incident aimed at Vinicius Junior by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who denies the allegation.
