UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Russian champions Spartak Moscow after a flare almost hit the referee during their Champions League match at Maribor.
The flare was fired from the stand containing the visiting fans and came close to hitting German official Deniz Aytekin during Spartak’s 1-1 draw at the Slovenian champions on Thursday.
UEFA also charged Sevilla manager Eduardo Berizzo after he was sent to the stands by the referee Danny Makkelie for throwing the ball away when it went out of play during his side’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
Following his dismissal, Berizzo will be suspended for at least Sevilla’s next European match against Maribor, UEFA said on their website.
