Atlético de Madrid finally avoid the total closure of their stadium and will be forced to close part of the south end after several supporters of the red and white team threw objects, including lighters and bottles, at the Belgian goalkeeper for Real Madrid Thibaut Courtuois.
The Disciplinary Commission of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) pronounced this Wednesday a sanction of three matches of partial closure of its stands at the Metropolitan Stadium, for throwing objects and incidents during the last derby on Sunday between the Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid. Concretely, Concurrence closes the sectors of the lower south stand from 127 to 133 (inclusive), which represents approximately 5,000 seats.
“In the match report, referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer reflects the temporary suspension of the match, in the 64th minute, when the throwing object protocol was applied and prior suspension warnings were issued by the sound system up to two times,” he explains in a press release collected by Europa Press the Spanish Federation, which specified that the club will also be exposed to a fine of 45,000 euros.
The referee had to suspend the match between the two main clubs of the capital for 10 minutes after three warnings broadcast over the public address system due to successive throwing of objects from the south end of the stadium, where the members of the group had usual stand ultra Frente Atlético.
The competition has applied article 15 of the Disciplinary Code and understands that the Madrid football club is not a repeat offender since, although it was sanctioned at first instance for racist cries against Nico Williams during the 33rd day of last season, Atlético appealed and were acquitted. . The club then argued that it was not responsible for the incident, since it had adopted preventive measures.
In its resolution, the Commission, meeting this Wednesday, explains that the sanction of three partial closing matches and a fine of 45,000 euros is due to the commission of “very serious” offenses classified in article 76.2 of the disciplinary code which governs Spanish football. . “in accordance with article 15”.
From now on, Atlético de Madrid will be able to appeal to the Appeals Commission and also go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAD).
