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    Soccer-Real madrid fined 15,000 euros after fan performs nazi salute in champions league

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on March 6, 2026

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    Last updated: March 6, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    UEFA has fined Real Madrid €15,000 and issued a suspended one‑year partial stadium closure after a supporter made a Nazi salute during the Champions League quarter‑final first leg against Arsenal. Real Madrid immediately expelled the fan and launched internal disciplinary proceedings.

    UEFA Fines Real Madrid €15,000 for Fan’s Nazi Salute at Benfica Match

    Details of UEFA’s Sanction Against Real Madrid

    Incident Overview

    March 6 (Reuters) - Real Madrid have been fined 15,000 euros ($17,364) after a fan was spotted performing a Nazi salute during their Champions League playoff second leg match against Benfica last week, UEFA said on Friday.

    Real Madrid’s Response

    Immediate Action by the Club

    Real Madrid said after the game that they had requested the club's disciplinary committee to "initiate an immediate expulsion procedure for the member" who was caught on cameras performing the Nazi salute.

    Official Statement

    "This member was identified by the club's security staff moments after appearing on the broadcast and was immediately expelled from the Santiago Bernabeu stadium," Real Madrid said in a statement condemning the gesture.

    UEFA’s Punishment Details

    Financial Penalty and Stadium Closure

    UEFA fined Real Madrid and also ordered the partial closure of the stadium -- 500 adjacent seats of the lower south stand -- for one game. However, that punishment is suspended for one year.

    Match Outcome and Next Steps

    Result Against Benfica

    Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 and advanced to the last 16 with a 3-1 aggregate victory. They play Manchester City in the next round.

    Exchange Rate Information

    ($1 = 0.8639 euros)

    (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru;Editing by Christian Radnedge)

    References

    • Multa al Real Madrid por "comportamiento racista" de sus aficionados
    • Official Statement

    Table of Contents

    • Details of UEFA’s Sanction Against Real Madrid

    Key Takeaways

    • •UEFA fined Real Madrid €15,000 for racist behaviour—specifically, a Nazi salute by a fan during the Arsenal match—and imposed a one-year suspended partial stadium closure (as.com).
    • •Real Madrid swiftly condemned the incident, expelled the individual identified via security footage, and initiated disciplinary action through the club’s Disciplinary Committee (realmadrid.com).

    Frequently Asked Questions about Soccer-Real Madrid fined 15,000 euros after fan performs Nazi salute in Champions League

    1Why was Real Madrid fined by UEFA?

    Real Madrid was fined €15,000 after a fan performed a Nazi salute during a Champions League match against Benfica.

    2What additional punishment did UEFA impose on Real Madrid?

    UEFA ordered the partial closure of 500 adjacent seats in the lower south stand for one game, with the punishment suspended for one year.

  • Incident Overview
  • Real Madrid’s Response
  • Immediate Action by the Club
  • Official Statement
  • UEFA’s Punishment Details
  • Financial Penalty and Stadium Closure
  • Match Outcome and Next Steps
  • Result Against Benfica
  • Exchange Rate Information
  • •The suspended sanction reflects UEFA’s zero‑tolerance approach: the partial closure (500 seats) will be enforced only if there’s a repeat offence within the probation period (as.com).
    • 3How did Real Madrid respond to the incident?

    Real Madrid immediately identified and expelled the fan from the stadium and condemned the gesture in an official statement.

    4What was the result of the Real Madrid vs Benfica match?

    Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the second leg and advanced to the last 16 with a 3-1 aggregate victory.

    5Who does Real Madrid play next in the Champions League?

    Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the next round of the Champions League.

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