Racing handed three-match stadium ban after wild scenes against Flamengo | OneFootball

Although it was Flamengo that secured a spot in the final of the Copa Libertadores, the celebration of Racing fans as the teams entered the field in the second leg of the competition's semifinal made headlines across South America. However, the celebration by the Argentinians came at a cost, as the Argentine Agency for the Prevention of Violence in Sports (Aprevide) announced on Tuesday that the club received the punishment of three games behind closed doors.

Additionally, even after serving the suspension, Racing will still not be able to have certain items in the three games following the return of the fans. Materials such as drums, trumpets, flags, screens, and any other visual or sound elements that require prior authorization will not be allowed for the fans. The penalties are already in effect for the Argentine Championship.

The decision has an immediate effect, and thus, the first affected game will be against Defensa y Justicia this Saturday, in the 15th round of the Argentine Championship. If the team does not play three more home matches this season, the penalty will be extended to the beginning of 2026.

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Lack of Security

According to the official document, the Argentine agency decreed the closure of the El Cilindro stadium due to the “lack of organization in control and surveillance,” which poses a risk to the physical integrity of the fans and others present at the venue.

Racing can still appeal the decision, but the punishment remains active until a new deliberation. It is worth noting that this is not yet the punishment from Conmebol, which is still expected to announce a new sanction for the Argentine club.

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