Champions League: UEFA sanctions Actual Madrid
UEFA has imposed a double sanction on Actual Madrid up to now few hours.
The newest European night time for left its mark. Livid after a 4-2 defeat, the Madrid membership stumbled and has now been hit with a double punishment from UEFA.
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The primary sanction is collective. UEFA has fined Actual Madrid 40,000 euros for coming into the Estadio da Luz pitch too late. This delay was removed from trivial, as this remaining group stage match of the Champions League was performed with a strictly unified kick-off time at 9 p.m. The delayed begin was deemed to be in violation of the principles, and the European governing physique reiterated its zero-tolerance coverage for such breaches. The membership additionally acquired a warning concerning sporting conduct. Álvaro Arbeloa was singled out as immediately accountable for the delay and has acquired an official warning.
The second sanction considerations Rodrygo. The Actual Madrid winger has been suspended for 2 matches following his late-game sending off. The Brazilian, already below stress, was proven a purple card for making feedback deemed insulting in direction of referee Davide Massa.