UEFA open disciplinary proceedings against Basle as fans set off flares at Old Trafford before Champions League clash with Manchester United
- Manchester United beat Basle 3-0 on Tuesday night in the Champions League
- Basle supporters made themselves heard from the outset at Old Trafford
- The Swiss champions' fans lit flares before the European clash
- The case against the Swiss outfit will be dealt with by UEFA on October 19
Basle have been hit by a UEFA disciplinary charge after their fans set off flares in Tuesday's Champions League match at Manchester United.
Marouane Fellaini, Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford secured the hosts a 3-0 win on a night when the Swiss champions' fans made themselves heard from the outset.
However, the use of flares before the Group A opener kicked off has led to disciplinary proceedings being opened against Basle.
Basle supporters let off flares ahead of kick-off in the Champions League clash on Tuesday
However, their use of flares has led to UEFA opening disciplinary proceedings against Basle
The case will be dealt with by the UEFA control, ethics and disciplinary body on October 19.
St Etienne were fined 50,000 euros (£45,000) in March after their fans set off fireworks at Old Trafford.
This was in addition to charges for throwing objects and the improper conduct of supporters, in their Europa League last-32 clash against Manchester United.
The case against the Swiss champions will be dealt with by UEFA next month on October 19
Manchester United comfortably beat Basle 3-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday night
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