Oct 01, V7N- Atletico Madrid has announced a permanent stadium ban for a fan identified by police as having thrown an object onto the pitch during the recent LaLiga match against local rivals Real Madrid. The incident occurred after Real took the lead in the second half, prompting a suspension of the match for 20 minutes due to the chaos caused by Atletico fans throwing objects towards Real's goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois. The match ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw after Angel Correa scored in added time.

In a statement, Atletico Madrid's Security Department confirmed their ongoing collaboration with the police to identify additional individuals involved in the incident, stating that those responsible would also face permanent expulsion from the stadium. The club has also implemented a ban on any items or clothing that could conceal a person's identity within the stadium, aiming to enhance security and prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Atletico Madrid, currently sitting fourth in LaLiga, is set to face Benfica in a Champions League clash on Wednesday. The club is focused on maintaining a positive atmosphere and ensuring the safety of all attendees at their matches moving forward.

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