Atletico Madrid are in the eye of the storm following the incidents occurred during the recent derby against Real Madrid. According to reports from COPE, the Competition Committee will meet to decide on the sanctions that will be imposed on the club, and they are expected to be severe. The situation has become a hot topic and it is crucial to understand what has happened and what the possible consequences are for Atletico.
The biggest controversy of the derby
During the match at the Metropolitano, several objects were thrown from the south end, forcing the referee to stop the match for more than 10 minutes. This type of behaviour is not only unacceptable, but is also subject to sanctions by the competition authorities. The referee's report is presumed to be true, which means that what is mentioned there will be the basis for any decision taken by the Competition Committee.
According to initial reports, the closure of the lower tier of the south end is expected to be the most likely sanction. However, there is a possibility that the sanction could be extended to the complete closure of the stadium, depending on the severity of the incident and the deliberation of the committee. The idea behind these sanctions is to make fans understand that throwing objects and similar behaviour have no place in football.
Real Madrid denounces an omission of serious facts
The impact of this situation not only affects Atlético de Madrid in terms of capacity and atmosphere in the stadium, but it can also have repercussions on its finances. A closure of the stands will mean less income from ticket sales and may affect the team's atmosphere in upcoming matches.
Furthermore, the allegations made by Real Madrid are also under scrutiny. The Merengue team has argued that the match report omitted serious facts, such as insults towards its players. This could further complicate the situation and generate an atmosphere of tension between both clubs.
Atletico Madrid have responded to accusations of provocation towards Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, suggesting his gestures towards the stands were inappropriate. The situation is delicate and the Competition Committee's decisions may influence how relations between the clubs are handled in the future.