Madrid, Feb. 26 -- Real Madrid have launched an investigation after a supporter allegedly performed a Nazi salute before the club's Champions League win against Benfica.
Prior to the kick-off at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, a fan appeared to make the fascist gesture as the television cameras panned around the 83,000-seater stadium., according to BBC sport.
The fan was identified by security staff moments later and ejected from the ground.
Real beat Portuguese side Benfica 2-1 in the second leg of their knockout round play-off tie to progress 3-1 on aggregate to the last 16 of the Champions League.
In a statement, the Spanish club said they have asked its disciplinary committee "to initiate an immediate expulsion procedure" for the fan.
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