UEFA: Real Madrid subject to partial stadium closure for racist behaviour by some of their fans

The Control and Disciplinary Body of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) sentenced Real Madrid (Liga BBVA, ESP) to a partial stadium closure on 30/05/2014, to take place at their next European home match.

Real Madrid were punished for racist chanting by some of their supporters in the match against Bayern Munich (1-0, away semi-final, Champions League) on 23/04/2014. Sectors 120 and 122 of Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (Madrid) will be closed at the next home match of the Champions League (group stage, 2014-15).

The Madrid club, winner of the 2013-14 Champions League, must also display a banner reading "No to racism" in these two sectors.

• "The fight against racism is a high priority for UEFA. European football's governing body has a zero-tolerance policy towards racism and discrimination, both on the pitch and in the stands.
• "All forms of racist behaviour are considered serious offences against the disciplinary regulations and are severely punished.
• "Following the entry into force of the new disciplinary regulations on 01/06/2013, the fight against racist conduct has been…