No spectators for CL matches
Barcelona’s Champions League last-16 second leg match against Napoli, scheduled for March 18, will take place without spectators due to fears over the spread of Coronavirus, a club spokesman said on Tuesday.
By : migrator
Update: 2020-03-10 19:53 GMT
The match will take place at the Camp Nou after a 1-1 draw in Napoli, but no supporters will be allowed to enter the stadium. Other games in the competition this week will also be played behind closed doors. “The Champions League match scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, between Barcelona and Napoli, will be played at Camp Nou behind closed doors,” said Barcelona in a statement.
La Liga also announced matches will be played without fans for at least the next two rounds of fixtures to try and stop the spread of Coronavirus. The decision was taken in conjunction with the Spanish government’s sports council (CSD)’s decision that professional and non-professional sports events should take place behind closed doors.
“According to the information from the High Council of sports, La Liga Santander and La Liga SmartBank (second division) matches will be played behind closed doors, starting Monday (March 10) and for at least the next two weeks,” La Liga said in a statement.
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