OFFICIAL: Atletico hit with partial stadium closure for UCL clash with Man City

The Spanish side will have to close a section of their stadium when they take on the Premier League giants on Wednesday

UEFA has ordered the partial closure of Atletico Madrid's stadium for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Manchester City.

The ruling comes after the Spanish side were charged by the governing body due to their fans' discriminatory behaviour and throwing of objects during the first leg clash in Manchester.

Atletico will now have to do without a section of their supporters for the return fixture in Madrid.

UEFA gave the order on Monday after an investigation into the supporters' behaviour.

"To order the partial closure of the Club Atlético de Madrid stadium during the next (1) UEFA competition match in which Club Atlético de Madrid would play as the host club, for the discriminatory behaviour of its supporters," a statement read.

"Club Atlético de Madrid shall inform prior to the match, the sector(s) to be closed, which shall at least comprehend 5,000 seats."

The statement added: "To order Club Atlético de Madrid to implement the following directive in the next UEFA competition match which the club shall play as the host club: to display a banner with the wording “#NoToRacism”, with the UEFA logo on it."

GOAL understands the Spanish side feel the punishment is disproportionate and have decided to appeal against the decision.

City have the upper-hand in the quarter-final clash against Diego Simeone's team.

City won the first-leg fixture 1-0 thanks to a Kevin De Bruyne goal and the two teams will meet again on Wednesday at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

The winner of the tie will progress to the semi-finals, where they will meet either Real Madrid or Chelsea.

Real lead that tie 3-1 on aggregate after the first leg at Stamford Bridge.