Champions League: UEFA charge Atletico Madrid with 'discriminatory behaviour' after Manchester City tie

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against

Atletico Madrid

due to the behaviour of their fans, charging them with discriminatory behaviour and throwing of objects during their Champions League quarterfinal loss at

Manchester City

, Europe's

football

governing body said on Friday.


UEFA did not elaborate on the offences but said its Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) will decide on the matter in due course.

Atletico lost the first leg 1-0 at the

Etihad Stadium

after Kevin De Bruyne scored a second-half winner.