Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a Champions League ban after UEFA announced they will open disciplinary proceedings against him for his celebrations in the victory over Atletico Madrid.

Ronaldo scored a hat-trick and knocked out Atletico Madrid from Champions League before mimicking the ‘cojones’ celebration of Diego Simeone.

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An official statement read:

“Following a disciplinary investigation conducted by a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector, disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the UEFA Champions League round of 16 matches between Juventus Football Club and Club Atlético de Madrid, played on 12 March in Italy.

Charges against Juventus Football Club:

– Improper conduct of player Cristiano Ronaldo – Art. 11 (2) (b) and Art. 11 (2) (d) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations

The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will deal with this case at its next meeting on 21 March.”