UEFA fines Universitatea Craiova €35,250 for pyrotechnics against Getafe

UEFA has imposed a fine of €35,250 on Universitatea Craiova following an investigation into supporter conduct during the club’s match against Getafe on October 15, 2026. The European governing body determined that fans used pyrotechnic materials inside the stadium in Craiova during the European fixture, triggering disciplinary proceedings under its regulatory framework.

The penalty was issued specifically for the lighting of pyrotechnics or other objects, an offense covered by Article 16(2)(c) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations. This provision addresses safety risks associated with unauthorized combustible items in stadiums and serves as the legal basis for financial sanctions when clubs fail to prevent such incidents among spectators.

Despite the significant monetary penalty, UEFA did not attach any stadium-related restrictions to the decision. Universitatea Craiova will not be required to play future European home matches behind closed doors, nor must they close any specific sections of their ground. The disciplinary ruling is limited solely to the financial component and contains no supplementary warnings or conditional measures affecting fan attendance.

The sanction represents an additional cost for the club following its debut in European competition this season. Mihai Rotaru, identified as the owner of Universitatea Craiova, oversees the organization now responsible for settling the fine levied by the continental authority based on events observed in the stands during the encounter with the Spanish side.