SportBook Service | Barcelona charged by Uefa for fans throwing objects in the stadium during Champions League win against Roma

BARCELONA have been charged by Uefa after their fans 'threw objects around the stadium' during their Champions League win against Roma.

Before 20 minutes had been played, Barca fans launched yellow balloons from their seats that ended up on the pitch and the referee was forced to halt the game.

Before the clock had ticked onto 20 minutes, Barca fans threw hundreds of yellow balloons around the stadium in an apparent political protestCredit: AFP

The yellow balloons had been handed out to fans before kick-off with a warning to try not let them go on the pitch - which was easier said than doneCredit: AFP

It is understood the act was a sign of home fans' support for the Catalan government members who remain in prison.

Before the match, a separatist group distributed around 10,000 balloons, urging its followers to "be responsible and "not let them go on to the field".

They insisted the protest was to be staged "in the face of an atrocious repression against our people and our politics."

The case will be heard by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on May 31, the same day as their enquiry into the trouble before Liverpool's clash with Manchester City.

The fact that the game had to be temporarily halted while the balloons were cleared from the pitch could mean Barcelona are punished by UefaCredit: REUTERS

The charge relates to a breach of Uefa Article 16 (2).

Barcelona coasted to a 4-1 home triumph in the first leg of their quarter-final clash against their Italian counterparts.

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Luis Suarez scored his first Champions League goal in almost 12 months as Barca took control of the tie.

Roma found themselves 2-0 down after Daniele De Rossi and Kostas Manolas had put past their own goalkeeper, despite holding their own at the Nou Camp.

Uefa alleges that objects were thrown inside the Nou Camp by Barcelona fans during their win against RomaCredit: REUTERS

Luyis Suarez helped Barcelona to a comfortable win against Roma in the first leg of their quarter-final clashCredit: REUTERS

And the tie looked to be over as a contest whenGerard Piquetapped home a third for the hosts.

But, undeterred, Roma pushed for an away goal to take back to the Italian capital, and duly found it asEdin Dzekoslotted past Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

However,Suarez's late fourth means this there is surely no way back for the Giallorossi.

The result flattered the hosts, who were way below their usual best while Roma will feel seriously hard done by having produced an impressive performance.

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