NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Champions League winner Real Madrid has been punished by UEFA for racist behavior by its fans during a semifinal match against Bayern Munich.
UEFA says two sections of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium — sectors 120 and 122 — “will be closed for the club’s next UEFA competition home game.”
UEFA says “Real Madrid are obliged to display a banner with the wording ‘No to Racism’ in those sectors.”
It’s the latest racist incident in Spain in recent months.
The sanction will apply for Real’s first home match during the Champions League group stage next season.
Madrid beat Bayern 1-0 in the April 23 match, then won the second leg 4-0 in Munich.
Madrid beat city rival Atletico Madrid 4-1 after extra time to win its 10th European title last Saturday.