There were no immediate penalties or broader sanctions announced beyond the game-specific flag relocation.

Slavia Prague has faced a €35,000 fine for racist chanting in a prior European match.

Slavia Prague has a history of sanctions for fan behavior, including fines for violence and racist incidents in European competitions.

UEFA has previously sanctioned Slavia Prague for racist behavior and crowd violence, indicating an ongoing disciplinary history.

The match result was a 3-0 Spurs win, with an own goal by David Zima and penalties converted by Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons, though the flag relocation remains the focal issue.

UEFA was contacted for comment; officials noted the flag would remain visible during the game despite the relocation.

Tottenham’s Champions League campaign remains a priority, as they aim to improve from a 16th-place standing after a recent heavy loss and build momentum from a prior win.

Tottenham moved the Proud Lilywhites’ rainbow Pride flag to a different corner of the stadium for the match against Slavia Prague due to security concerns raised by the visiting team.

UEFA indicated the issue partly involved Spurs’ badge on a flag in the away end, a factor in the decision to relocate.

Context: Czech civil rights developments in 2025 include civil unions for same-sex couples with rights similar to marriage, reflecting evolving social norms.

Tottenham will be without left back Destiny Udogie due to a hamstring injury for the clash.

The article notes the stadium interior before kickoff and includes a separate update on Udogie’s injury.

The episode underscores ongoing tensions around LGBTQI+ visibility in European football and perceived hostility toward LGBTQI+ fans.

Slavia Prague entered the match near the bottom of the Champions League table with three points from five matches.

The match is crucial for Tottenham’s bid to reach the Champions League knockout rounds.

The club sought to capitalize on recent form from a 2-0 victory over Brentford while pursuing a top-eight finish.