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Champions League
Lens ban its own fans from Lille derby game after 'dangerous behaviour crossed red line'
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UEFA has banned Lens supporters from Champions League away trips to RB Leipzig and Liverpool following misconduct at Club Brugge.
RC Lens has banned its own supporters from attending the Lille derby after the club determined that dangerous behaviour had crossed a line. The ban follows UEFA sanctions against Lens fans for their conduct during a Champions League match at Club Brugge. UEFA has prohibited Lens supporters from travelling to away Champions League fixtures at RB Leipzig and Liverpool as a result of the incidents.
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UK timesStrong6 reports from 4 outlets. First reported by The Independent, Tue 17:43.
- r/soccer
- The Athletic
- RMC Sport
- The Independent
- Lens ban its own fans from Lille derby game after 'dangerous behaviour crossed red line'The AthleticThis article
- "At some point you have to respect certain laws": Lens supporters stand by their team before North derby despite travel bansRMC Sport
- RC Lens closes away section for Lille match after Brugge incidentsr/soccer
- Lens bans away supporters for Lille trip; Cahuzac wants to restore prideRMC Sport
- "A line has been crossed": Lens justifies sanction against its own supporters for North derby against LilleRMC Sport
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