Police identify fan who threw flag at Camavinga in El Clasico
Catalan police have identified and administratively sanctioned the person who tried to hit Eduardo Camavinga and other Real Madrid players with a flag during the celebration of the second goal at Camp Nou. The supporter belongs to an animation group in the Grada 1957 and faces a fine of up to €60,000, along with a possible stadium ban.
ByMatt
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A supporter who tried to strike Eduardo Camavinga and other Real Madrid players with a flag during Sunday's Clasico at Camp Nou has been identified by the Mossos d'Esquadra. The Catalan police have opened an administrative sanction file under Spain's Sports Law, a step that follows LaLiga's formal complaint to the RFEF Disciplinary Committee.
- Catalan police identify and sanction the person who threw the flag at Camavinga at Camp Nou.
- The offense is being processed under the Sports Law: fine between €3,000 and €60,000 if classified as serious.
- The supporter belongs to an animation group in the Grada 1957 and could face a stadium ban of six months to two years.
- FC Barcelona has actively cooperated with police and will take the case to its own Disciplinary Committee.
What happened to Camavinga during Real Madrid's second goal celebration
The incident occurred when Real Madrid's players celebrated their second goal near one of the touchlines. A flag from the stands reached the area where Camavinga and several teammates were standing. The action was captured by television cameras and triggered LaLiga's immediate complaint to the disciplinary bodies.
How much can the identified fan be fined under Spain's Sports Law
The financial penalty will depend on how the infringement is ultimately classified. If considered serious, the fine will range from €3,000 to €60,000. Should it be deemed very serious, the amount would rise to between €60,001 and €650,000. The expectation is that the case will remain in the serious category, since no personal or significant material damage occurred.
Beyond the fine, the supporter could face a ban from sports venues lasting between six months and two years if the offense is classified as serious. In the case of a very serious infringement, that ban would extend to between two and five years.
FC Barcelona's cooperation with Catalan police
FC Barcelona's security services have worked actively with the Mossos d'Esquadra to locate the person responsible for the flag incident. The identified supporter is part of one of the animation groups in the Grada 1957, the stadium's designated standing section located in the lower tier of the north goal.
The Catalan club will now refer the case to its Disciplinary Committee, which will decide whether to take internal measures against the supporter. FC Barcelona's regulations allow for the expulsion of members or season-ticket holders involved in violent conduct, including the withdrawal of their season ticket.
LaLiga reports the incident to the RFEF and a file is opened
Spain's football league body escalated the case to the RFEF Disciplinary Committee following the incidents in the Clasico. The complaint aligns with LaLiga's zero-tolerance policy against violence in stadiums, which has placed particular focus on the throwing of objects and attacks on players in recent seasons.
The administrative file opened by the Mossos runs in parallel to the sporting disciplinary process. It is not the first time that an object thrown from the Camp Nou stands has ended with the identification of the person responsible: similar cases involving plastic bottles and cigarette lighters have been recorded in previous seasons.
What is at stake for FC Barcelona with this fan sanction
For FC Barcelona, resolving this case carries a dual dimension. On one side, institutional image: the club has emphasized its willingness to cooperate with authorities to eradicate violent behavior from Camp Nou. On the other, the economic and sporting realm: a repeat of such incidents could lead to sanctions against the club, including the partial closure of the animation stands.
The club has repeatedly stated that the Grada 1957 operates under its own security protocols, with usage regulations that prohibit throwing objects and any expression of violence. Identifying this supporter shows the control protocols work, even though the incident had already taken place.
Frequently asked questions about the flag thrown at Camavinga
Frequently asked questions
How much could the fan who threw the flag at Camavinga have to pay?
The fine will depend on the final classification of the offense. If deemed serious, it ranges from €3,000 to €60,000; if very serious, from €60,001 to €650,000. In this case, it is expected to fall within the serious range because no personal injuries occurred.
Will the sanctioned fan be allowed back into Camp Nou?
Probably not for some time. Spain's Sports Law provides for a ban from sports venues of six months to two years for serious infractions, and two to five years for very serious ones.
What action will FC Barcelona take against this supporter?
The club will send the case to its Disciplinary Committee, which will decide on internal measures. The fan belongs to one of the animation groups in the Grada 1957, so they could lose their season ticket or be expelled from the group.