India, Oct. 27 -- Barcelona have been fined €602 by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following a complaint filed by Atletico Madrid over the club's alleged approach for Argentine striker Julian Alvarez. The decision brings the disciplinary proceedings in the high-profile transfer dispute to a close, with the Catalan giants escaping a more severe sporting punishment.

According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF's Disciplinary Committee concluded the case under Article 133 of its disciplinary regulations, which covers failure to comply with regulatory obligations. The provision classifies the offence as minor and allows a financial penalty of up to €602.

Atletico had complained that Barcelona allegedly ...