Champions League: UEFA sanctions Real Madrid for racism

Real Madrid has been sanctioned by UEFA following an incident during the Champions League play-off second leg against Benfica. A Madrid supporter, caught on camera making a Nazi salute in the stands, was swiftly ejected from the stadium, but the matter did not go without consequences for the Spanish club.

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In its statement, the European body condemned the Madrid club for the behavior of some of its supporters.

"Real Madrid CF has been fined €15,000 and ordered to partially close the lower south stand of its stadium (500 seats) for the next UEFA club competition home game, due to the racist and/or discriminatory behavior of its supporters."

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