Real Madrid Fined For Discriminatory Behaviour In Uefa Champions League

Real Madrid have been punished for the behaviour of their fans during the second leg of the Champions League play-off against Manchester City.

In the decision, UEFA, the governing body of European football, found Reals fans guilty of discriminatory behaviour.

Neither the television footage nor journalists present reported any incidents during Madrids 3-1 home victory on February 19 over Manchester City that sent the reigning champions through to the last 16.

The statement said the fans had violated Article 14 of UEFAs disciplinary regulations, which punishes racism, other discriminatory behaviour, and propaganda.

UEFA fined Real 30,000 euros 31,000 dollars and also threatened the club with a partial closure of at least 500 adjacent seats at the 78,297-capacity Santiago Bernabeu stadium if there are further incidents in the next two years.