Barcelona were in great form in almost all competitions last season. Despite showing dominance for a long time, their journey in the UEFA Champions League came to a halt in the semi-finals. Where coach Hansi Flick was furious with several referee decisions in the 4-3 loss to Inter Milan. The punishment for which was a one-match ban from the upcoming Champions League and a fine of 20,000 (more than 28 lakhs Taka).
Not only him, but the Catalan club’s assistant coach Marcus Sorge has also been fined and banned for the same reason. In addition, Barcelona’s two star forwards Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski are also facing fines. In addition, the Blaugrana have been fined another 7,750 euros for unbridled celebrations by their fans. The disciplinary committee of UEFA’s governing body announced this punishment yesterday (Friday).
The Spanish champions lost 4-3 on aggregate to Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals. On the day of their defeat to Inter in the second leg of the semi-finals held last May, Barca’s German coach Flick reacted angrily to several referee decisions. Assistant coach Marcus Sorge was similarly angry. As a result, the two coaches who were banned will not be able to stand in Barca’s dugout in the first match of the upcoming Champions League.
At the same time, two stars Lamine Yamal and Lewandowski have been punished for not following the instructions of the anti-doping officer. They have both been fined 5,000 euros. Which is a little more than 7 lakh taka in Bangladeshi currency. In addition, Barcelona has been fined 5,250 euros for fans throwing various objects on the field and 2,500 euros for setting off fireworks. In total, the Spanish club has to pay 7,750 euros or about 1.1 million taka for the behavior of the spectators.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan, who reached the final after beating Barcelona, have also been fined for the crowd incident. The Italian club’s fans have been fined 22,000 euros for obstructing public movement and another 11,500 euros for setting off fireworks. In total, they will have to pay about 4.7 million taka. Inter lost 5-0 to PSG in the Champions League final.
FAQ
Why did Barcelona receive fines and bans after the Champions League semi-final?
Barcelona and their staff were penalized due to coach Hansi Flick’s and assistant Marcus Sorge’s angry reactions to referee decisions, as well as disciplinary issues involving players and fan misconduct during the semi-final against Inter Milan.
What punishments did Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick receive?
Hansi Flick was banned for one match in the upcoming Champions League and fined €20,000 for his conduct related to the semi-final.
Were any other staff members punished?
Yes, assistant coach Marcus Sorge also received a one-match ban and a fine for similar reasons.
Which Barcelona players were fined, and why?
Star forwards Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski were fined €5,000 each for not following instructions from the anti-doping officer.
Did Barcelona face any penalties due to their fans?
Yes, Barcelona was fined a total of €7,750 for fans’ misconduct, including throwing objects on the field and setting off fireworks.
