UEFA has rejected Real Madrid's appeal to overturn the disciplinary sanctions handed to Antonio Rdiger, Kylian Mbapp and Dani Ceballos for "improper conduct."
Rdiger, Mbapp and Ceballos were fined 40,000, 30,000 and 20,000, ($47,000, $35,000, $23,400) respectively, by UEFA for "violating the basic rules of decent conduct" during Madrid's Champions League round-of-16 penalty shootout win at Atltico Madrid on March 12.
Rdiger and Mbapp were also given a one-match suspension, applicable only in case of repeat offenses.
UEFA's appeal body stated that there were no grounds to overturn the disciplinary measures issued on April 4 by its control, ethics and disciplinary body.
UEFA had opened an investigation after Rdiger was captured on camera making a throat-slitting gesture at Atltico fans while Mbapp grabbed his crotch during his team's celebrations.
Ceballos was found guilty of violating the basic rules of decent conduct after provoking fans at the Metropolitano stadium.
