Sánchez-Pizjuán partial closure suspended as TAD reviews Sevilla's derby sanctions
Sevilla fans get a reprieve as the Spanish sports tribunal puts stadium sanctions on hold, allowing full attendance for the upcoming Levante match.
Sevilla supporters can breathe easy as the partial closure of Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán has been temporarily suspended, allowing full attendance for Sunday’s clash with Levante.
Tribunal halts sanctions
The Spanish Sports Administrative Tribunal (TAD) has put the brakes on sanctions that would have closed several sections of Sevilla’s iconic stadium. The punishment stemmed from incidents during the heated derby against city rivals Real Betis, but fans can now attend this weekend’s fixture without restrictions.
This comes as welcome news for the Nervionenses, who’ll be playing their first La Liga match since the Christmas break against Levante with their full complement of supporters behind them.
Sanctions timeline
The saga of Sevilla’s stadium sanctions has been a proper rollercoaster:
- The RFEF Disciplinary Committee initially came down like a ton of bricks, proposing a three-match partial closure of the North Goal Stand (Gol Norte)
- They also slapped Sevilla with a hefty €45,000 fine
- The incidents during the Seville derby were classified as “very serious” violations
- The Appeals Committee later reduced the punishment, downgrading the incidents to merely “grave”
- The closure was reduced to just one match
What happens next?
The TAD’s decision effectively freezes any punishment while they review Sevilla’s appeal. The club confirmed the development through an official press release late last night.
For Sevilla fans, it’s a right result that ensures the Sánchez-Pizjuán will be at full voice for their first fixture of 2026. The club will now anxiously await the TAD’s final ruling on whether any sanctions will ultimately be applied.