UEFA Sanctioned and Fined Real Madrid for Racist Behavior by a Merengue Fan at the Bernabéu
UEFA announced that it imposed a fine on Real Madrid following the racist behavior of one of its fans, who made the Nazi salute before the return match of the Champions League playoff against Benfica last week...
TL;DR
- UEFA fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros for racist and/or discriminatory behavior by a fan.
- A fan was recorded making a Nazi salute before the Champions League playoff match against Benfica.
- Real Madrid will have a section of their stadium closed, with 500 seats, as part of the sanction, which is suspended.
- The club expelled the fan responsible for the Nazi salute.
- Separately, Vinícius Júnior accused Gianluca Prestianni of racist remarks, leading to an investigation by UEFA.
- Real Madrid also announced that Kylian Mbappé suffered a left knee sprain, requiring conservative treatment.