Union of European Football Associations: The first leg of the quarter-final between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid at the Etihad ended 1-0 in favour of the hosts. Simeone’s resilient defence meant that his club have to overturn the deficit at Madrid in the 2nd leg.
However, one of the away fans was filmed making a Nazi-style gesture during the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal last Tuesday.
In response to this UEFA had made a statement last week.
“Disciplinary proceedings have been instigated in accordance with Article 55 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR) following the UEFA Champions League quarter-final match between Manchester City FC and Club Atlético de Madrid (1-0) played on 5 April 2022 in England.”
“The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) will decide on the matter in due course,” read the statement.
Union of European Football Associations: Announces sanctions against Atletico Madrid
UEFA have now stated on the official disciplinary website for UEFA.
According to which, “The UEFA Appeals Body has announced the following decision. Which would affect the attendance of supporters to UEFA matches.”
- To order the partial closure of the Club Atlético de Madrid stadium during the next (1) UEFA competition match. In which Club Atlético de Madrid would play as the host club, for the discriminatory behaviour of its supporters. Club Atlético de Madrid shall inform prior to the match, the sector(s) to be closed. Which shall at least comprehend 5,000 seats.
- To order Club Atlético de Madrid to implement the following directive in the next UEFA competition match. Which the club shall play as the host club. To display a banner with the wording “#NoToRacism”, with the UEFA logo on it.
