Barcelona was penalized for purportedly racist fan conduct; the La Liga powerhouses received an £8,000 fine and an admission ban.
Barcelona supporters have been charged for the “racist behavior of its followers.
Thus they will not be allowed to attend their team’s Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade.
Consequently, what happened?
Barcelona was penalized for has been fined £8,330 (€10,000/$11,163). Supporters during the September 2-1 Champions League loss to Monaco.
According to the governing body, supporters of Barcelona are not allowed to travel to the competition’s next away game, which is on November 6 against Red Star. UEFA has not yet established the type of racist behavior.
14(2) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations according to a statement released by UEFA on Friday. In response to the racist behavior of its supporters.
The UEFA Appellate Body decided on April 17, 2024, to impose suspended disciplinary measures.
Which include prohibiting FC Barcelona from selling tickets to its away supporters for its next.
To sell tickets to its away fans for one more UEFA competition games.
The prohibition against selling tickets to away fans is postponed for a year, beginning on the day this decision is made.
Barcelona has already faced criticism for the actions of its supporters.
Following a Champions League encounter against Paris Saint-Germain in the previous season.
Three Barcelona supporters were taken into custody on suspicion of uttering racial slurs and flashing the Nazi salute.
This occurs at a moment when Hansi Flick’s team has won each of their first seven La Liga games this year.
League leaders Barcelona will play again in La Liga on Saturday night when they face Granada. Barcelona lost their Champions League opening 2-1 at Monaco earlier this month.
