The Barcelona supporter who tried to strike Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga with a flag flagpole during El Clásico has been identified by Catalan police, facing fines reaching up to €650,000 and a multi-year stadium ban.
Police Identification and Stadium Security Collaboration
The incident occurred on Sunday during Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou, specifically during the 87th-minute celebration of Kylian Mbappé’s decisive second goal. As Eduardo Camavinga and his teammates celebrated near the perimeter, the midfielder approached the home supporters’ section, where several fans threw objects and attempted to reach the players. A member of the Grada 1957 ultra group tried to hit Camavinga using the wooden shaft of a flag. Security footage from the broadcast captured Real Madrid defender Denzel Dumfries stepping in to shield his teammate with his arm. Those images enabled the Mossos d’Esquadra, the regional police force in Catalonia, to identify the individual. Security personnel at FC Barcelona assisted police throughout the identification process.
Discrepancies in Legal Penalties and Fines
Reports from major news outlets diverge regarding the precise financial penalties and stadium exclusion periods facing the identified supporter under Spanish sports law. According to initial details, infractions of this nature carry fines starting between €3,000 and €60,000, paired with stadium bans lasting from six months to two years. However, other coverage indicates that if the court classifies the offense as significantly more severe, the financial sanction could escalate to €650,000, accompanied by a stadium prohibition extending up to five years. The exact penalty depends entirely on the legal qualification determined by the judicial authorities handling the case.
Disciplinary Action From FC Barcelona
Beyond the legal proceedings initiated under Spain’s sports legislation, FC Barcelona has launched an internal review. The club’s disciplinary commission has received the formal dossier regarding the supporter’s actions during the match.
Next Steps in the Judicial Process
The case now moves from police identification to the Spanish judicial system and FC Barcelona’s internal disciplinary committee for formal sentencing and the final determination of the penalty classification.
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