Actual Madrid have been fined €40,000 by UEFA for taking to the pitch late of their match in opposition to SL Benfica on the ultimate matchday of the Champions League league section.
On the eighth and ultimate matchday of the league section, all fixtures had been required to kick off concurrently at 21:00 – a schedule that was not adhered to throughout Actual Madrid’s sport in opposition to Benfica at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.
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Because of this, UEFA’s disciplinary physique punished the Merengues for arriving late on the pitch at Estadio da Luz, inflicting the match to begin later than scheduled on an evening when strict adherence to the unified kick-off time was enforced.
As well as, UEFA has recognized Actual Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa as liable for the delay and has issued him with a proper warning. Ought to the offence be repeated, he might face disciplinary motion.
Arbeloa given a proper warning by UEFA. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)
The European soccer’s governing physique additionally cited unsporting conduct by Actual Madrid in relation to the cautions obtained throughout the match on 28 January.
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In the meantime, the identical €40,000 wonderful was imposed on Benfica for his or her delay, together with an an identical warning for his or her coach, Jose Mourinho.
The sanction comes on the identical day that Actual Madrid realized of following his dismissal for 2 yellow playing cards in opposition to Benfica, after directing insults on the referee, Davide Massa.
Actual Madrid ended up dropping the sport 4-2 to Benfica, which value them a spot within the prime eight, forcing them to undergo the playoffs to qualify for the Spherical of 16. Apparently, they are going to face Benfica once more within the two-legged playoffs.
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