Johansson demands better behaviour

UEFA president Lennart Johansson has warned players to improve their on-field conduct and said that behaviour on the pitch is a "crucial issue" for football.

Johansson has also reiterated his belief that Barcelona and Chelsea should both face a disciplinary investigation following this week's Champions League match despite neither the referee nor match delegate recommending any action be taken.

Johansson said: "On the crucial issue of behaviour in the game I do think there were issues at the recent Barcelona v Chelsea match which will need to be looked at by the UEFA disciplinary bodies in relation to both clubs."

He added: "It's a matter for the UEFA disciplinary process, not for me personally, but I do want to emphasise the importance of good standards of behaviour and proper conduct in the game.

"This applies to every club, coach and player and it's not my intention to single out any individual.

"Like many in the game I think improving standards of conduct is an important issue which must not be dependent on the disciplinary process."

Barcelona players continually pressurised the referee during the match in the Nou Camp, while Chelsea picked up six of the 10 yellow cards shown in the match.

Five or more cautions leads to an automatic fine of £5,000 but following Johansson's remarks further action could follow against both clubs.