MILAN (BN24) — UEFA has fined Barcelona forwards Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski €5,000 each for breaching post-match anti-doping procedures following the club’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Inter Milan. The European football governing body announced the penalties on Friday, citing a failure by both players to report immediately to the doping control station as mandated by competition rules.
The breach occurred after Barcelona’s 4–3 loss at San Siro, which marked their elimination from the tournament. Spanish outlets Marca and AS reported that the infraction was procedural, involving a delay in reporting rather than a failed drug test or any use of banned substances.
The Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body of UEFA, responsible for ensuring compliance with tournament regulations, issued the sanctions as part of a wider disciplinary decision involving the club and its coaching staff.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick and assistant Marcus Sorg were also penalized, receiving €20,000 fines and one-match suspensions for misconduct and violations of UEFA’s general principles of conduct. According to the ruling, both coaches acted improperly during and after the match in Milan.
In addition to individual sanctions, FC Barcelona was fined a total of €7,750 for supporter-related offences. The club was ordered to pay €5,250 for objects thrown onto the pitch and €2,500 for fireworks set off by fans during the high-stakes semi-final clash.
UEFA confirmed that all suspensions and fines are effective immediately and will be applied during the club’s next European competition fixture.
The disciplinary action adds to the growing scrutiny surrounding Barcelona’s European campaign and managerial conduct following their narrow exit from the 2024–25 Champions League.
