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Atletico hit with stadium sanctions, fine after fan disruption in Madrid derby

Atletico hit with stadium sanctions, fine after fan disruption in Madrid derby

La Liga club Atletico Madrid have been hit with stadium sanctions following their fans unruly behaviour in Sunday’s derby against archrivals Real Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium. The Diego Simeone-led side will play their next three home games with partial stadium closures, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Wednesday. The Competition Committee of the RFEF has decided to shut the section of the stands...

La Liga: Atletico Madrid gives fan lifetime ban for throwing objects in derby match

La Liga: Atletico Madrid gives fan lifetime ban for throwing objects in derby match

Atletico Madrid has issued a lifetime stadium ban to a fan that was found guilty of throwing objects onto the pitch during Sunday’s Madrid derby at the Metropolitano Stadium. Deigo Simeone’s side played out a 1-1 draw with their city rival, Real Madrid, in a match that was marred by fan trouble. The visitors got the opener in the 64th minute after defender Eder Militao found...