NYON, Switzerland -- UEFA has fined Barcelona for fans displaying pro-Catalonia political banners at the Champions League final.
UEFA says its disciplinary panel ordered Barcelona to pay a €30,000 fine.
Fans showed banners supporting independence for the Catalonia region of Spain in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
Barcelona, a focus for Catalan regional pride dating back decades, threatened to take legal action against the fine.
A club statment read: "FC Barcelona respects UEFA's decision that was relayed to the Club on Thursday in relation to the Champions League final in Berlin, however, it does not agree with that decision, especially in the light of the UEFA delegate's description of the Barça members and fans' behaviour as excellent, both before, during and after the game, as stated in their report.
"With the aim of defending the rights of the Club and its members and while respecting current legislation, the Club's legal services will consider the possibility of questioning the fine announced today, Thursday. Our conviction is that the rights of the Club and members are not incompatible with current legislation."
UEFA rules prohibit political, religious, and offensive banners and gestures at matches it organises.
Barcelona beat Juventus 3-1 on June 6 to win their fifth European title.