Atletico Madrid Bans Fan for Throwing Object in Derby Match
Posted : 01 October 2024
Atletico Madrid announced a lifetime stadium ban for a fan identified by police for throwing an object onto the pitch during Sunday's LaLiga match against Real Madrid.
The match experienced a 20-minute suspension as Atletico supporters directed objects at Real's goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, after Real took the lead in the second half, but Atletico managed to equalize with a late goal from Angel Correa.
The club is continuing to collaborate with police to identify other offenders and will implement measures to prevent fans from concealing their identities at the stadium.