The Agency for the Prevention of Violence in Sport (APreViDe) sanctioned Racing with three home games without spectators following the reception for Flamengo at El Cilindro de Avellaneda for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals.
Furthermore, the ruling states that once the punishment is served, the 'Academy' must play the next three matches 'without the presence of drums, trumpets, flags, or any other element that requires prior authorization'.
The main reason explained by the Buenos Aires Province Ministry of Security body, which regulates sporting events, was the 'lack of organization for control and surveillance'. This applies to all competitions organized by the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
'The actions described put the physical integrity of members, fans, and all people present in the stadium at risk,' the report explains, noting that before the match against Mengao, 'CONMEBOL personnel made explicit reference to the prohibition of using fireworks inside the stadium, specifically highlighting that their ignition by the public in the stands was strictly forbidden'.
Having not heeded the request from the South American Confederation, Racing's board of directors awaits another possible sanction that could be imposed in the form of fines or other measures.
However, the albiceleste team can appeal the decision.
In this way, the albiceleste team will not have fans for the remainder of 2025, unless it manages to reach the semifinals of the 2025 Torneo Clausura with a sporting advantage, meaning it faces teams that qualified for the Playoffs from lower positions.
Nevertheless, Racing is currently, with two regular season rounds remaining, outside the top eight positions in Zone A, which grant a place in the round of 16 of the tournament.
Finally, the document designates the Avellaneda club as a repeat offender, referring to the reception that occurred against Corinthians in the second leg of the 2024 Copa Sudamericana semifinals, a tournament in which the team led by Gustavo Costas were crowned champions after defeating Cruzeiro.
