UEFA Bans Slovan Bratislava Fans Over Crowd Disturbances

UEFA Bans Slovan Bratislava Fans From LASK Linz Match After Stadio Olimpico Clashes

UEFA has penalized ŠK Slovan Bratislava with a 40,000-euro fine and a ban on ticket sales for its next away match in European club competitions, following crowd disturbances during an October 20 match against AS Roma, Šport.sk reported. The disciplinary sanction strips the Slovak champions of away support for their upcoming fixture against Austrian side LASK Linz on November 3.

The penalty stems from a 55th-minute incident at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico during Slovan’s 4-0 defeat, where a subset of visiting supporters attempted to breach glass barriers separating them from home fans in the Curva Nord. The resulting ten-minute confrontation saw Italian riot police pushed out of the sector, with at least one officer injured and gear including batons, helmets, and shields seized and thrown toward spectators.

Yaya Touré and Ivan Kmotrík React to Disciplinary Action and Fan Friction

Slovan coach Yaya Touré addressed the strict UEFA ruling following a domestic Niké liga match against AS Trenčín, as reported by Šport.sk. Meanwhile, general manager Ivan Kmotrík Jr. reprimanded problem supporters, telling Denník N that the incidents were caused by individuals who are not fans of Slovan.

That characterization contrasts sharply with statements from the club’s fanklub, which celebrated the Stadio Olimpico clash on social media as the visiting supporters’ only successful attack in the match, according to Denník N, while Slovan sits at the bottom of the Champions League table with zero points in the competition.

Frequently Asked Questions About Slovan Bratislava and UEFA Penalties

Why did UEFA ban Slovan Bratislava fans from the LASK Linz match?

European football’s governing body issued the ban and a 40,000-euro fine because a group of Slovan supporters clashed with Italian riot police, breached sector barriers, and threw equipment during the October 20 match against AS Roma in Rome.

When and where will Slovan play their next away Champions League fixture?

Slovan travels to face LASK Linz in Austria on November 3 for the fourth round of the league phase, where they must play without any traveling supporters in the away sector.

How has the Slovak club performed in the current Champions League season?

Slovan sits in 36th place out of 36 teams in the league phase table, having lost their opening match, including a 4-0 defeat to AS Roma.