Atletico won’t sell some fans tickets for next five away games

“The damage caused to the image of Atletico and its fans, the vast majority of whom have behaved in an exemplary manner, is difficult to repair,” Atletico said in a statement on Wednesday.

“The seriousness of the matter and the responsibility to look after the image of our club has forced (us) to take this measure (banning some season ticket holders from five away matches) while all those involved in such incidents are identified.”

The ban applies to matches at Real Betis (La Liga), Unio Esportiva Vic (King’s Cup first round), Paris St Germain (Champions League), Mallorca (LaLiga) and Sparta Prague (Champions League).

($1 = 0.9211 euros)