Benfica Fined by UEFA for Racist Fan Behavior at Real Madrid Match

Benfica Faces UEFA Sanctions for Fans' Racist Chants at Real Madrid Match

March 25, 2026

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Benfica Faces UEFA Sanctions for Fans' Racist Chants at Real Madrid Match

Benfica has been fined by UEFA for racist abuse by its fans during a Champions League game against Real Madrid. The incident is under investigation by European football's governing body.

Benfica, the Portuguese football club, has been fined by UEFA, the governing body of European football, for racist abuse by its fans during a Champions League game against Real Madrid.

The incident occurred during the match between the two clubs on October 5, 2022. Benfica supporters were heard directing racist chants towards Real Madrid players, which prompted a UEFA investigation and subsequent punishment.

In a statement, UEFA said that Benfica had been fined 50,000 euros for the

Source: Al Jazeera

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Benfica Faces UEFA Sanctions for Fans' Racist Chants at Real Madrid Match

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