The Spanish club, which lost 1-0 in the first leg, will have to decide before the game which areas of its stadium it closes, “that must comprise a minimum of 5 thousand places“, specified the disciplinary body of the European instance.
In addition, a banner with the message #NoToRacism (No to racism) must be displayed in the stands of the stadium along with the UEFA logo, the organization specified.
Last Friday, UEFA opened an investigation against the Spanish team for “discriminatory behaviour” and the “throwing of projectiles” by its supporters in the first leg in Manchester.
The Spanish newspaper Marca released a video in which Atletico supporters were seen performing the Nazi salute in the stands of the Etihad Stadium and according to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester Police have arrested several people and prosecuted for racism and violence.
