EU Slaps Real Madrid with Hefty Fine
UEFA has issued disciplinary measures affecting several clubs, Filmogaz.com reports. The actions stem from incidents at recent matches.
Real Madrid sanction
Real Madrid was fined €20,000 for a delayed match start at the Santiago Bernabéu. The fine concerned the home fixture against Bayern Munich, not the subsequent elimination in Munich.
Coverage of the fine even used the headline EU Slaps Real Madrid with Hefty Fine in some outlets. UEFA framed the penalty as a breach of match-timing regulations.
Arsenal warning
Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta received official warnings from UEFA. No financial penalty was imposed on the club or the coach.
The warning addressed conduct issues identified during an EU competition fixture, according to the announcement.
Athletic Bilbao penalty
Athletic Bilbao was fined €16,875 for projectiles thrown during their match at San Mamés. The fixture finished in a 3-2 defeat for Bilbao.
UEFA cited safety and crowd control breaches as the reason for the sanction.
Summary of sanctions
- Real Madrid — €20,000 fine for delayed start (Santiago Bernabéu vs Bayern Munich).
- Arsenal — Official warning for club and coach Mikel Arteta. No fine.
- Athletic Bilbao — €16,875 fine for objects thrown at San Mamés (match ended 3-2).
UEFA released the measures through its disciplinary channels. Clubs now face deadlines to respond or appeal.
