Atletico Madrid have been requested to somewhat close their stadium for their first home game of the 2018-19 Champions League group stage by UEFA. The Spanish heavyweights were charged by European football’s overseeing body after fans showed what it considered as a “racist” banner amid their Europa League last triumph against Marseille in May.
It was gathered that the charge relates to a flag inside Groupama Stadium that appeared to be styled like a Nazi war ensign. As punishment, Atletico must close a section of the Wanda Metropolitano that includes at least 3,000 seats for their next home game in UEFA competition. The club have likewise been issued a €2,000 fine for setting off firecrackers in Lyon.