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Spartak Moscow in hot water with UEFA over banners, chants and fireworks during Champions League clash against Liverpool

Fans of the Russian side displayed a banner that read 'UEFA Mafia' during the 1-1 draw against the Reds in the Group E Champions League clash at the Otkritie Arena

SPARTAK MOSCOW have found themselves in trouble with UEFA yet again after incidents during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool in the Champions League.

Fans let off smoke bombs and fireworks at the Otkritie Arena and displayed illicit banners that read 'UEFA Mafia', while also blocking stairways and singing provocative chants.

 Spartak Moscow fans displayed a banner reading 'UEFA Mafia' during the clash against Liverpool
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Spartak Moscow fans displayed a banner reading 'UEFA Mafia' during the clash against LiverpoolCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The Russian supporters let off smoke bombs and fireworks during the Champions League encounter
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The Russian supporters let off smoke bombs and fireworks during the Champions League encounterCredit: Rex Features
 Fans are already in trouble with UEFA for their actions in Slovenia against Maribor
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Fans are already in trouble with UEFA for their actions in Slovenia against MariborCredit: Rex Features

The Russian club are already in hot water with Europe's governing body for their supporters actions against Maribor two weeks ago.

A flare set off from one of the Spartak fans in their Group E clash in Slovenia narrowly missed the referee.

While police also fought with the Moscow faithful against Maribor.

Massimo Carrera's side have already had their away tickets allocated for the away match against Sevilla stripped.

And they have found themselves facing more punishment from UEFA for fan behaviour against the Reds.

A huge banner read "Win or Die" behind one goal, though thankfully there was not any violence between both sets of supporters.

 Smoke bombs were let off at the Otkritie Arena during the 1-1 draw against the Reds
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Smoke bombs were let off at the Otkritie Arena during the 1-1 draw against the RedsCredit: EPA
 Spartak Moscow fans have landed themselves in hot water yet again with UEFA
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Spartak Moscow fans have landed themselves in hot water yet again with UEFACredit: Rex Features

UEFA's control, ethics and disciplinary body will decide on October 19 if Spartak will face any action.

Jurgen Klopp's side returned from Russia with a point, after Philippe Coutinho equalised for Liverpool.

Spartak have drawn their opening two Champions LEague matches 1-1 and sit third in the group.

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