Real Madrid condemn fan for giving Nazi salute before Benfica clash
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Real Madrid have launched an investigation
After a supporter allegedly gave a Nazi salute before the club’s Champions League win against Benfica on Wednesday.
Before kick-off at the Bernabéu, as television cameras panned around the 83,000-seat stadium, a fan appeared to make a fascist gesture.
After some time, security staff identified the fan, and he was removed from the field.
Real progressed to the last 16 of the Champions League 3–1 on aggregate after beating Portuguese side Benfica 2–1 in the second leg of their knockout round play-off tie.
In a statement, the Spanish club said they had asked their disciplinary committee to “immediately initiate expulsion procedures” for the fan.
“Real Madrid condemns these types of gestures and expressions that incite violence and hatred in sport and society,” it added.
