UEFA Penalizes Real Madrid for Fan Misconduct

Real Madrid has been fined 30,000 euros by UEFA for discriminatory behaviour by their fans during a Champions League match against Manchester City.

Real Madrid has been penalized by UEFA for the discriminatory behavior of their fans during the Champions League play-off match against Manchester City. The incident occurred during the second leg of the play-off, which took place on February 19th.

❗️ UEFA have issued Real Madrid with a €30,000 fine and a two year (suspended) sentence if the discriminatory behaviour is repeated as was in the game vs. Manchester City by Real Madrid fans.

If it is repeated in the two year period, partial closure of the stadium will occur. pic.twitter.com/uffe9OhLEf

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) February 28, 2025

According to UEFA's decision, Real Madrid's fans were found guilty of violating Article 14 of the disciplinary regulations, which prohibits “racism, other discriminatory behavior, and propaganda.” Notably, neither television footage nor journalists present at the match reported any incidents during Real Madrid's 3-1 victory over Manchester City.

As a result of the violation, Real Madrid has been fined 30,000 euros (£24,800) by UEFA. Furthermore, the club has been threatened with a partial closure of at least 500 adjacent seats at their home stadium, the Santiago Bernabeu, if similar incidents occur within the next two years.

It's worth noting that Real Madrid is not alone in facing this penalty. Several dozen national teams and clubs, including Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, are currently subject to the same suspended sanction for similar offenses.