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UEFA Bans Flick and Sorg From Champions League Opener and Imposes Fines on Barcelona Players

The sanctions underscore UEFA’s tightening oversight of the club’s conduct under escalating Financial Fair Play scrutiny.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Espanyol v FC Barcelona - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - May 15, 2025 FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick looks on REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo
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Overview

  • Hansi Flick and assistant Marcus Sorg will miss Barcelona’s first Champions League match after UEFA banned them for one game and fined each €20,000 for misconduct related to post-semifinal criticism of refereeing decisions.
  • Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal were each fined €5,000 for failing to report immediately to post-match anti-doping tests and disregarding instructions from testing officials.
  • UEFA warned that Barcelona’s existing €15 million Financial Fair Play penalty could rise to €60 million if the club does not meet spending and compliance conditions this season.
  • The disciplinary committee also fined Barcelona €7,750 for supporters’ misconduct during the Inter Milan semifinal, including object throwing and fireworks.
  • Robert Lewandowski is sidelined by a hamstring injury and will miss Barcelona’s upcoming friendly as his recovery timeline remains uncertain.