UEFA has fined Spanish soccer membership Actual Madrid 15,000 euros ($17,000) after one of many membership’s supporters made a Nazi salute earlier than a latest UEFA Champions League match towards Benfica. The governing physique additionally imposed a partial stadium closure of 500 seats on the Santiago Bernabéu, suspended for one yr.UEFA stated the motion was taken after an incident earlier than the second leg of the play-off spherical between the 2 sides on February 25. The disciplinary board punished Madrid “for the racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of its supporters,” in accordance with an announcement issued by the European soccer physique.The incident passed off earlier than Actual Madrid’s Champions League match towards Benfica. The Spanish membership later stated the supporter concerned had been recognized and faraway from the stadium.“Actual Madrid condemns this sort of gesture and expression that incites violence and hatred in sports activities and society,” the membership stated on the time.Per week earlier than the incident on the Bernabéu, Madrid ahead Vinícius Júnior alleged that he was racially abused by Benfica participant Gianluca Prestianni. Prestianni has denied the allegation.Actual Madrid additionally eliminated the supporter who was caught on digicam making the Nazi salute earlier than the match started. The primary leg of the tie had additionally seen the alleged racism incident involving Vinicius and Prestianni.Actual Madrid superior to the spherical of 16 of the Champions League, the place they’ll face Manchester Metropolis.