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UEFA rule out CSKA punishment over 'fans'

The governing body banned CSKA from selling tickets for the Champions League Group E clash as punishment for racism and crowd trouble.

However, the home side were given vocal backing from a small pocket of supporters in the ground as they fought back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw.

UEFA is satisfied that the Russian club had not been guilty of breaching regulations, but pledged to review their policy on matches played behind closed doors.

A UEFA statement said: "Following yesterday's match between CSKA Moskva and Manchester City, UEFA has reviewed the officials' reports and found no breach of the conditions related to a match played behind closed doors that make part of the disciplinary decision.

"Only people who were allowed to enter the stadium [clubs delegations, media, security staff, UEFA and guests of sponsorship partners] attended the match with no record of inappropriate behaviour.

"However, UEFA is reviewing the “behind closed doors” policy to see if alternative solutions could be implemented in the future."