UEFA fines Benfica for fan behaviour during Real Madrid game

European football’s governing body has imposed a financial penalty on Portuguese giants Benfica following incidents involving their supporters during the recent UEFA Champions League encounter against Real Madrid. The exact amount of the fine and the specific nature of the fan behaviour were not disclosed in the brief communiqué released by UEFA’s disciplinary arm. The sanction underscores the organisation’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on crowd disturbances inside stadiums, with Benfica now required to remit payment within the stipulated deadline. The Lisbon club have yet to issue an official response regarding the punishment.