Arsenal hit with UEFA fine as preparations ramp up for Champions League semi-final
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have been slapped with a fine by UEFA just a week out from their Champions League semi-final opener against La Liga side Atletico Madrid in Spain
Arsenal has been fined by UEFA for the use of fireworks by fans ahead of a Champions League game -Credit:Maciej Rogowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Arsenal have been handed a UEFA fine following the use of fireworks during their away game against Bayer Leverkusen. The Gunners secured a crucial late draw in Germany thanks to a Kai Havertz penalty, which laid the foundations for a 2-0 victory in the return leg at the Emirates Stadium. The fine amounts to €2,250 ($2,634).
UEFA strictly prohibits supporters from using fireworks and flares during its competitions. Arsenal advanced to the quarter-finals, where they came up against and overcame Sporting Club de Portugal. The Gunners triumphed in Lisbon courtesy of yet another last-gasp Havertz strike, finishing off a superb assist from Gabriel Martinelli.
President Trump special envoy pushing for Italy to take Iran's World Cup spot World Cup host city planning complementary transport amidst rocketing prices around the country The incident occurred during Arsenal's 1-0 Round of 16 win at Bayer Leverkusen -Credit:David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images UEFA have also confirmed that the first-leg hosts have not escaped punishment. The sanction is related to the throwing of objects, according to Article 16(2)(b) DR, as per football. london .
Sporting CP have been handed a €2,750 (£2,382) penalty for the offence. Arsenal held firm to a 0-0 draw in the second leg, setting up a mouth-watering semi-final trip to the Spanish capital. The Gunners face Atlético Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, before the return fixture in North London the following week.