Atlético Madrid are expected to be hit with a full or partial stadium closure after their fans caused the derby at home against Real Madrid on Sunday to be suspended for 15 minutes by throwing objects at Thibaut Courtois.
The Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee meets on Wednesday and is expected to make Atlético play at least one game behind closed doors or in front of a reduced crowd. The state anti-violence committee has warned that acts such as those seen on Sunday must result in “severe punishment”.
