Atletico Madrid learn punishment for fans’ racist behaviour at Arsenal
Atletico Madrid have been hit with a paltry fine (Picture: Getty Images)
Atletico Madrid have learned their punishment for their fans’ ‘racist and discriminatory behaviour’ at Arsenal in October, and it is just a slap on the wrists from UEFA.
The Gunners hosted the Spanish side in the Champions League on October 21 and picked up a resounding 4-0 win.
Incredibly the game was goalless as the hour-mark neared, but the home side were four goal to the good by the 70th minute.
However, the game was marred by the behaviour of some Atletico Madrid fans at the Emirates.
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ESPN report that a charge of ‘racist and discriminatory behaviour’ from supporters was brought against the club due to monkey gestures and noises and Nazi salutes.
As a result, Atletico Madrid have been given a fine of €30,000 (£26,000) and a suspended ban on fans travelling to away games.
Arsenal secured an impressive win over Atleti (Picture: Getty Images)
The one-match ban on ticket sales for an away game has been suspended for a one-year probationary period.
There is also a separate charge due to supporters throwing objects, which has been punished with a €10,000 (£8,760) fine.
It is not much of a punishment at all from UEFA, in reality.
Gabriel Magalhaes opened the scoring in north London (Picture: Getty Images)
Arsenal have now won all five of their Champions League fixtures this season after a 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.
Mikel Arteta’s side sit top of the group stage, with no other team boasting a perfect record so far.
Their nearest challengers are Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern, Real Madrid and Inter Milan, all winning 12 points from a possible 15.
Atletico are 12th in the league stage, with three wins and two defeats so far.
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