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Real Madrid Fan's Nazi Salute Sparks UEFA Fine
6 Mar
Summary
- Real Madrid fined 15,000 euros for a fan's Nazi salute.
- Club expelled the member and condemned the hateful gesture.
- UEFA suspended stadium closure for one year.

Real Madrid received a 15,000 euro fine from UEFA due to a supporter's Nazi salute during their Champions League playoff second leg against Benfica. The incident, captured on camera, led to swift action from the club.
Real Madrid's disciplinary committee initiated an expulsion procedure for the member involved. Club security identified and removed the individual from the Santiago Bernabeu stadium immediately after the broadcast showed the gesture. The club issued a statement strongly condemning the act.
UEFA further penalized Real Madrid with a partial closure of the stadium, specifically 500 seats in the lower south stand for one game. However, this sanction is suspended for a one-year period. Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory in the match, advancing with a 3-1 aggregate score.




