MX23RW : Sunday, December 15 11:22:15| >> :60:16:16:

Real Madrid demand UEFA refund all their fans for Champions League final

Real Madrid demand UEFA refund all their fans for Champions League final
© Reuters
Reigning European champions Real Madrid demand that UEFA refund all of their fans following the chaotic scenes at last season's Champions League final.

Real Madrid have demanded that UEFA refund all of their supporters for last season's Champions League final.

Fans were refused entry to the stadium, tear-gassed and penned in outside the ground as the kick-off was delayed by 36 minutes.

Real Madrid went on to win the final 1-0 thanks to Vinicius Junior's winner, but headlines were dominated by the scenes outside the stadium.

UEFA initially blamed Liverpool supporters for the disorder, but an independent report found that European football's governing body bore "primary responsibility" for the chaotic scenes that took place outside the Stade de France, which was hosting the final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

On Tuesday, UEFA announced that refunds will be issued to fans who had tickets for gates A, B, C, X, Y and Z at the Stade de France, where many Liverpool supporters were situated.

Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Liverpool on May 28, 2022© Reuters

The refund scheme was also applicable to supporters who could not enter the stadium or were unable to do so before the scheduled kickoff, while fans with accessibility tickets will also be reimbursed.

Real Madrid have described UEFA's refund scheme as "insufficient" and have insisted that all supporters who attended the final should receive their money back.

In a statement, the reigning European champions said: "The fact is that all the fans experienced an unacceptable delay in the start of the match.

"In addition, there was unacceptable insecurity both in accessing and leaving the stadium, as well as additional harm such as theft, assaults and threats."

Real Madrid went on to add: "Unfortunately we consider the UEFA proposal insufficient. The content of the report, which was requested by UEFA itself, highlights all the fans who attended the final were victims of UEFA's poor organisation and saw their personal safety compromised.

Liverpool fans queue to get into the Champions League final on May 28, 2022© Reuters

"Whether being able to access the stadium or not, or having done so at the scheduled time, which in any case was due to the exceptional behaviour of the fans of the two clubs, the reality is that all the fans suffered.

"For this reason, Real Madrid has decided not to cooperate with the limited compensation scheme promoted by UEFA, which we ask to rectify and assume full responsibility."

Los Blancos also stated that they will be setting up an "online assistant service" that can be used by any of their supporters who were affected at last year's final.

They will help fans "make the appropriate claims against UEFA for their personal and legitimate interests", with further details of the service to be announced in the coming days.

ID:508616:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect4388:
Written by
Ben Sully

Click here for more stories about Vinicius Junior

Click here for more stories about Liverpool

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid on October 5, 2022
Read Next:
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema doubtful for Liverpool clash?
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
Read more about Vinicius Junior Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Chiefs
@
Browns
6pm
Ravens
@
Giants
6pm
Jets
@
Jags
6pm
Cowboys
@
Panthers
6pm
Washington
@
Saints
6pm
Dolphins
@
Texans
6pm
Bengals
@
Titans
9.25pm
Colts
@
Broncos
9.25pm
Patriots
@
Cardinals
9.25pm
Buccaneers
@
Chargers
9.25pm
Steelers
@
Eagles
9.25pm
Bills
@
Lions
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City158342721627
6Aston Villa167452425-125
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Fulham166642422224
10Brentford157263128323
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton153661421-715
16Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1512121131-205


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!