Manchester City Fined For Improper Behaviour At Atletico Madrid

Former City defender Stefan Savic appeared to pull Jack Grealish's hair during the incident before confronting the England forward after the game.

Manchester City has been fined 14,000 euros (£11,910) for “improper team conduct” during last month’s Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid. After a goalless second leg of the quarter-finals, Man City advanced to the last four.

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The dismissal of Atletico Madrid defender Felipe for a foul on Phil Foden sparked a brawl involving both sets of players and coaching staff.

The disciplinary committee of Uefa’s governing body did not punish Atletico as they did to City.

Former City defender Stefan Savic appeared to pull Jack Grealish’s hair during the incident before confronting the England forward after the game.

Prior to City’s visit, Atletico was ordered to close a portion of their stadium before successfully appealing Uefa’s decision.

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In response to “discriminatory behavior” by Atletico fans during the first leg in Manchester, Uefa ordered Atletico to close at least 5,000 seats at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Following a request to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the punishment was reversed.

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