Mumbai, March 1: UEFA has fined Real Madrid 30,000 euros ($31,200) for unspecified discriminatory behavior apparently by fans during its recent Champions League game against Manchester City. Madrid was also handed a suspended partial closure of the stadium on Friday. UEFA said the Spanish club was on a two-year probation period during which 500 seats could be closed for a coming game. Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Kylian Mbappe's Sensational Hat-Trick Powers Los Blancos Into Round of 16 As Cityzens Get Knocked Out.

It is unclear what behavior was being sanctioned by UEFA during the match at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Feb. 19. Madrid won 3-1 to complete a 6-3 aggregate score in their knockout round playoff. (AP)

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