UEFA sanctions Madrid for racism. To fine Real Madrid C.F. €15,000 and to order the partial closure of Real Madrid C.F. stadium (i.e. 500 adjacent seats of the lower south stand), during the next ...

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Original Title: UEFA sanctions Madrid for racism. To fine Real Madrid C.F. €15,000 and to order the partial closure of Real Madrid C.F. stadium (i.e. 500 adjacent seats of the lower south stand), during the next one (1) UEFA club competition match in which Real Madrid C.F. will play as host club.

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UCL: Real Madrid CF The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) has taken the following decision:

Match: Real Madrid C.F. vs. SL Benfica (2:1), 25.02.2026, UEFA Champions League 2025/2026

Charges against Real Madrid CF

Decision

The CEDB has decided:

• To fine Real Madrid C.F. €15,000 and to order the partial closure of Real Madrid C.F. stadium (i.e. 500 adjacent seats of the lower south stand), during the next one (1) UEFA club competition match in which Real Madrid C.F. will play as host club, for the racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of its supporters. Said stadium closure is suspended during a probationary period of one (1) year, starting from the date of the present decision.