Atletico Madrid announced the suspension of one of its fans and banning him from entering the stadium “for life” after he was one of the people who caused the derby match against Real Madrid (1-1) to be stopped for more than ten minutes due to throwing projectiles, Sunday, September 29, at the “Metropolitano” stadium. “At the end of the eighth round of Spanish League.
The Madrid derby was stopped in the 69th minute when Real Madrid’s Belgian international goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, complained to the referee about being targeted by Atletico fans with a lighter and other objects.
Atletico Madrid’s Argentine coach, Diego Simeone, and several players tried to calm the angry ultras, some of whom were wearing masks, and an official through a loudspeaker asked the spectators to stop throwing projectiles, and the match resumed after about ten minutes after calm returned to the stadium.
Atletico Madrid punishes one of its fans for life
On Monday, September 30, Atletico Madrid published an official statement confirming that one of its fans was banned from entering its stadium for life, and also explained that it continues to work with the security services to uncover the rest of those involved.
The text of the statement read: “Our security apparatus continues to work with the police to identify the rest of those involved, who will be permanently expelled as soon as they are found.”
Atletico explained in its statement that it will “immediately” incorporate into its internal regulations the ban on the use in its stadium of any item or clothing that prevents the recognition of a person’s face in order to hide his identity, and in the event of failure to adhere to this rule, the persons concerned will be immediately expelled from the stadium.
“Confirmed”RojiblancosHe also stated that the club has a firm belief in succeeding in eliminating all forms of violence and defending the values of sports without any doubt or controversy.
It is worth noting that Atletico Madrid fell to fourth place with 16 points after a draw in the derby, while its neighbor maintained… real madrid It is in second place with 18 points, 3 points behind leaders Barcelona.
