Benfica hit with suspended stadium ban
After supporters threw fireworks during the Portuguese champions win over Atletico Madrid in Spain, both clubs have received sanctions from UEFA
Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2015 by Goal.com
Benfica have been given a suspended stadium ban as a result of fan disturbance during their 2-1 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid.
Supporters were seen throwing fireworks and flares from the stands during the Portuguese champions' surprise victory at Estadio Vicente Calderon on October 5.
Following a review from UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body, Benfica have been ordered to play one match behind closed doors and received a fine of €20,000.
"This sanction is deferred for a probationary period of two years," UEFA said in a statement.
Atletico, meanwhile, have been given an €11,000 fine for breaching UEFA safety and security regulations, linked to a failure to keep stairways in the stands free from blockages.
Nicolas Gaitan and Goncalo Guedes struck to cancel out Angel Correa's first-half opener in the Group C encounter.
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