Real Madrid Faces UEFA Fine for 'Discriminatory Behavior' in Champions League

Real Madrid were officially sanctioned by UEFA on Friday following an investigation into the behavior of their fans during the Champions League play-off match against Manchester City. Despite no reports from journalists or evidence from television footage, UEFA found Real's fans guilty of "discriminatory behavior". The disciplinary regulations they violated, specifically article 14, aim to address issues such as racism, discrimination, and propaganda in football. This decision serves as a reminder that unacceptable behavior in the stands will not be tolerated by the governing body of European football.

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.

Several dozen national teams and clubs are currently subject to the same suspended sanction, including Real's two main rivals in Spain, Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid, for similar offences.

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