Four clubs receive punishment from UEFA for fan behavior, including a top team
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Lars Foster
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
The round of 16 matches in the European competitions have concluded, and they were not without their share of fan misconduct. Some incidents caught UEFA's attention, and the clubs will have to answer for them.
Details: The relevant authorities investigated violations by fans of four teams and issued decisions. These concern the first leg matches of the round of 16 in the European competitions.
Among others,
- Bayern Munich will pay a fine of 63,000 euros and face a partial closure of three sections for one home match under UEFA's jurisdiction, with a probation period of two years due to fan behavior in the match against Bayer on March 5;
- Benfica will pay a fine of 35,000 euros and face a partial closure of three sections for one home match under UEFA's jurisdiction, with a probation period of two years due to fan behavior in the match against Barcelona on March 5;
- Romanian FCSB is fined 31,500 euros and faces a closure of one section for one match under UEFA's jurisdiction due to fan behavior in the match against Lyon on March 6;
- Lazio is fined 32,500 euros and faces a closure of the away section for one match under UEFA's jurisdiction.
Reminder: UEFA authorities are currently investigating the behavior of Benfica fans in the match against Barcelona, but this time in Spain.
