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REAL MADRID are expected to find out today if they face UEFA action for racism in the Bernabeu.

TV cameras captured swastika and Hitler-tattooed thugs making Nazi salutes during Tuesday’s Champions League 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen.The German club’s Brazilian defenders Roque Junior and Juan were also targeted with vile monkey chants by Real’s ultras. Real last night claimed they were “unaware” of racist incidents. But unused sub Michael Owen admitted he heard it for the second time in a week following the abuse of England’s black players in last Wednesday’s friendly with Spain. Striker Owen, 24, said: “It’s a bit disappointing to hear that. We’ve done really well in England to stamp it out but there are pockets in Europe that can’t.”
UEFA will study reports from the referee and look at video evidence. If found guilty, Real could be fined or forced to play behind closed doors.
UEFA spokesman William Gaillard said: “If there was racist chanting then it will be referred to the UEFA control and disciplinary body.
“The punishment will depend on whether it was the whole stadium or a small group of people. If it was severe, we may consider excluding the club from the competition.”