Valencia fined for bottle-throwing incident as Barcelona players draw criticism

26 October 2016 03:23

Valencia have been fined and Barcelona's players were branded "blameworthy" after a bottle was launched from the stands in Saturday's LaLiga clash.

Barca won 3-2 at the Mestalla but the game was overshadowed by an incident which saw several objects thrown on to the pitch after Lionel Messi's late winner from the penalty spot.

A bottle appeared to hit Barcelona forward Neymar, who fell, with Luis Suarez also dropping to the ground after joining a group of team-mates to celebrate the goal.

The Spanish Football Federation's (RFEF) disciplinary committee have imposed a 1,500 euro fine on Valencia, as well as warning Los Che that a repeat incident could see them play future home games behind closed doors.

A statement issued by RFEF also accused some Barcelona players of being "blameworthy" and criticised their reaction to the incident.

The statement, published on sefutbol.com, read: "Without justifying the action of a few troublemakers, it must be observed that certain gestures and actions by members of the FC Barcelona team upon celebrating their winning goal are blameworthy.

"It also must be noted that reaction of certain members of the aforementioned football club simulated injury without having the bottle actually impact on their person.

"None of these actions should take place at a sporting event which should always look to portray a harmonious dynamic between players and supporters."

Source: PA