UEFA Upholds Real Madrid, Slavia Praha Fines, Partial Stadium Ban

UEFA has upheld disciplinary sanctions against Real Madrid following their Champions League matches, rejecting the club's appeals. Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappé, and Dani Ceballos were fined €40,000, €30,000, and €20,000 respectively for violating UEFA's conduct rules during their Round of 16 win against Atlético Madrid, with Rudiger and Mbappé also receiving suspended one-match bans. The fines stemmed from Rudiger making a throat-slitting gesture and Mbappé grabbing his crotch during celebrations, while Ceballos provoked fans. Additionally, UEFA confirmed a €15,000 fine and a suspended away fan ticket ban for Real Madrid due to racist behavior by supporters during their quarter-final match against Arsenal. Slavia Praha received a reduced fine and a partial stadium closure for racist incidents by their fans in a Europa League match. These decisions underscore UEFA's firm stance against racism and misconduct in European football competitions.