Atletico Madrid Bans Fan for Life Following Disruption at Real Derby in La Liga

Atletico Madrid announced on Monday that they have imposed a permanent ban on a fan who threw objects onto the field during the tense derby match against Real Madrid over the weekend. The match had to be stopped for 15 minutes as home fans hurled various items, such as lighters, at the Madrid players. Despite the disruptions, Atletico managed to secure a late equalizer through Angel Correa in the 95th minute. The club stated that they are collaborating with law enforcement to identify and ban any other individuals involved in the incident. Those responsible will face permanent expulsion from the stadium as soon as they are apprehended.

"The club's firm conviction to eradicate any form of violence and our defence of the values of sport are unquestionable.

"We will continue to work with all our resources with the aim of eliminating this type of behaviour," they added.

Atletico also announced a change to rules for fans' clothing inside their ground following the incident.

"The club will imminently incorporate into its internal regulations the prohibition of using inside the stadium any element or garment that prevents distinguishing the face of a person in order to hide their identity, which until now was not contemplated in our regulations," the 11-time Spanish champions said.

"In the event of non-compliance with this rule, they will be immediately expelled from the stadium.

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Atletico's next home game is October 20's La Liga match with Leganes.

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