Barcelona closes supporters' section following El Clasico incidents

Barcelona's board has decided to temporarily close the Gol 1957 supporters' section for the upcoming match against Deportivo Alaves after a series of incidents during the recent El Clasico. This action follows disciplinary proceedings that documented multiple offenses, including objects thrown onto the pitch and offensive chants. FC Barcelona confirmed that this closure is part of efforts to prevent financial penalties and potential stadium closures. The club plans discussions with Gol 1957 representatives to establish behavior commitments, with hopes to restore the section for their Champions League match against Aston Villa on Tuesday.

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