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The UEFA disciplinary board have hit Atletico Madrid with a fine and suspension of fans following their match with Arsenal, with two charges against the Spanish club.
Atletico Madrid have been hit with two fines and a one-match ban for supporters following behaviour from the stands in their clash with Arsenal in the Champions League this season. The Spanish club were charged by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body for racist and/or discriminatory behaviour, as well as the throwing of objects.
A statement from the CEDB reads that they have decided: "To fine Atletico de Madrid €30,000 (£26,256) and to ban Atletico de Madrid from selling tickets to its away supporters for the next (1) UEFA competition match, for the racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of its supporters.
"Said ban from selling tickets to its away supporters is suspended for a probationary period of one (1) year, starting from the date of the present decision. To fine Atlético de Madrid €10,000 (£8,752) for throwing of objects."
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