UEFA punishes European champion Real Madrid with partial stadium closure for fans' racism
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Champions League winner Real Madrid has been punished by UEFA for racist behavior by its fans during a semifinal match against Bayern Munich.
UEFA says two sections of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium — sectors 120 and 122 — "will be closed for the club's next UEFA competition home game."
UEFA says "Real Madrid are obliged to display a banner with the wording 'No to Racism' in those sectors."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}It's the latest racist incident in Spain in recent months.
The sanction will apply for Real's first home match during the Champions League group stage next season.
Madrid beat Bayern 1-0 in the April 23 match, then won the second leg 4-0 in Munich.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Madrid beat city rival Atletico Madrid 4-1 after extra time to win its 10th European title last Saturday.