⚖️Racing appeal APREVIDE's sanction | OneFootball

The spectacular but controversial reception of Racing Club to Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores semifinals has led to severe administrative consequences. Following the use of pyrotechnics and fireworks, APreViDe (Agency for the Prevention of Violence in Sports) issued a harsh sanction: the total closure of the Cilindro de Avellaneda and the next three home games to be played behind closed doors.

The Management's Goal: Reduce the Penalty

With the imminent key match of the 2025 Clausura Tournament this Saturday against Defensa y Justicia, the management of the Academy has decided to appeal the ruling. The club seeks to have the sanction reduced from a total closure to a partial one, involving only the suspension of some stands.

The main objective is to allow the public to enter the Presidente Perón in a crucial stage where Racing defines its qualification for the playoffs and the next Copa Libertadores.

Recurrence Aggravates the Punishment

The punishment applies to all tournaments organized by the AFA, citing "lack of organization for control and surveillance." The severity of the penalty is due to recurrence: in 2024, Racing had already faced a sanction from Aprevide for a similar incident in the Copa Sudamericana, although on that occasion they managed to reduce the penalty to limited capacity.

In addition to the closure, the reprisal includes the prohibition of drums, flags, and any element that requires prior authorization in the next three games once fans are allowed to return. Meanwhile, Racing awaits the sanction that CONMEBOL will dictate for the same incident.

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