"Real Madrid were today fined €15,000 and handed a suspended partial stadium closure after a fan was spotted making a Nazi salute prior to the Champions League game against Benfica last week. The supporter was caught on camera making the gesture and kicked out by security staff before Madrid's 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu."
"Real Madrid condemns this type of gesture and expression that incites violence and hatred in sports and society. The partial stadium closure is for 500 seats in the lower south stand for one UEFA club fixture but is suspended for one year."
"The game was won by a late goal from Vinicius Jr, who alleged he was racially abused by Benfica's Guanluca Prestianni during the first leg in Lisbon on February 17. Argentine forward Prestianni, who denies any wrongdoing, missed the Bernabeu clash due to a provisional UEFA ban."
Real Madrid were fined €15,000 and given a suspended partial stadium closure following a supporter's Nazi salute before their Champions League match against Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu. The fan was identified on camera and removed by security before Madrid's 2-1 victory. The club condemned the gesture as inciting violence and hatred. The punishment includes a 500-seat partial closure in the lower south stand for one UEFA fixture, suspended for one year. The match was notable for Vinicius Jr's late winning goal, as the player had alleged racial abuse from Benfica's Guanluca Prestianni during the first leg.
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