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ŠK Slovan Bratislava will face LASK Linz without any traveling supporters in the UEFA Champions League group stage after European football’s governing body imposed a strict stadium ban and a €40,000 fine for crowd disturbances during their match against AS Roma, Šport.sk reported.
UEFA Disciplinary Action Over Rome Disturbances
According to reports from Italian newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere della Sera, one police officer sustained injuries during the second-half melee when visiting fans attempted to breach the dividing barriers and enter the home supporters’ section.
The disciplinary ruling combines a €40,000 fine with a complete ban on ticket sales to away supporters for the club’s next European fixture. While Slovak champions Slovan enjoyed a full away sector during their 0–4 defeat to AS Roma, that backing disappears for the upcoming trip to Austria on Tuesday, November 3, according to Postoj and TASR reports published via Teraz.sk.
Club Reactions and Internal Pressures
Slovan has lost all eleven of its matches in the Champions League proper, a run that has heightened tension between the club leadership, the dressing room, and traveling supporters.
Slovan Bratislava faces UEFA sanctions and match restrictions
When and where does Slovan play its next Champions League match without fans?
Slovan plays away against Austrian club LASK Linz on Tuesday, November 3, without any ticket allocation for traveling supporters.
How much is the fine issued by UEFA?
UEFA’s disciplinary body fined ŠK Slovan Bratislava €40,000 for crowd disturbances and throwing objects during the fixture in Rome.
What specific incident triggered the UEFA sanctions?
The penalties stem from an incident during the second half in Rome where a group of Slovan supporters attempted to break through from the away sector into the home fans’ tribune, resulting in clashes with riot police.
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