PAOK have denied that Aberdeen striker Pape Gueye was subjected to racist abuse by home supporters, calling the claim a "product of imagination".
Barry Robson's side confirmed in a statement last night that they had lodged a complaint with UEFA after the 24-year-old was allegedly abused by PAOK fans following Jamie McGrath's equaliser in the 2-2 draw.
The Senegal international was warming up when he heard comments from the stand and some of his team-mates could be seen pointing to the home supporters in the aftermath of McGrath's free kick.
Despite this, the Greek side have denied the incident took place, saying: "There has never been racist behaviour in Tuba, which would not be tolerated anyway.
"This specific incident is clearly a product of imagination, as it did not come to the attention of any official of the organization.
"Instead, the defiant behaviour of the Aberdeen substitutes in their equalizer was evident and to their credit the fans did not react at all."
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Aberdeen will wait for the outcome of UEFA's investigation but maintained last night that they are fully behind Gueye.
"During the second half of this evening’s UEFA Conference League match against PAOK it was brought to our attention that an Aberdeen FC player, Pape Habib Guèye, was the victim of racial abuse from a section of PAOK supporters," a statement on the club's website read.
"Aberdeen FC club staff immediately informed the UEFA Venue Director and following the conclusion of the match met with the UEFA Match Delegate to officially report the matter.
"Pape has the unwavering support of his teammates and all at Aberdeen FC will liaise fully with UEFA during the course of their investigations into this very serious matter.
"As a club we have zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or racist abuse. There is no place for such behaviour in football, or society as a whole."
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