Anti-racism campaigners have praised UEFA for ordering Atletico Madrid to play Liverpool at a neutral venue in the Champions League, describing the decision as "momentous".
UEFA fined the Spanish club €150,000 for racist abuse of Marseille players and handed out a three-match stadium ban after crowd trouble and lack of organisation at the same match.
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