Fluminense and Palmeiras set away ticket allocation in Libertadores | OneFootball

The controversy is over. Fluminense and Palmeiras reached an agreement this Friday, the 2nd, over the allocation of away tickets for the Copa Libertadores semifinal. The first match will be at the Maracanã on October 14, while the return leg will be on the 21st at Nubank Parque.

The clubs decided that 4,000 tickets will be set aside for away fans. With that, Palmeiras will comply with Conmebol regulations and will not have to change the venue of its home match. It is worth remembering that Palmeiras initially tried to make only 2,000 tickets available to Fluminense at Nubank Parque, in order to comply with the determination of São Paulo’s security authorities.

The Rio de Janeiro club refused. As a result, Leila Pereira’s board asked for 10% of the tickets at the Maracanã, which would represent 6,000 Palmeiras fans at the first semifinal match. That request was also rejected by Fluminense. After much debate with Conmebol, Palmeiras decided to accept the regulations and is now awaiting clearance for its stadium.

Palmeiras will have to adapt its stadium to receive Fluminense fans

Last Tuesday, the 29th, São Paulo’s Military Police went to Nubank Parque to carry out an inspection of the venue. The technical visit is part of the stadium approval process. Palmeiras has enough capacity in the away section to safely accommodate the 4,000 Fluminense fans, which could help secure the approval. Internally, Leila Pereira’s board is optimistic about getting the green light.

However, the police technical visit is only one of several steps that will take place over the coming days. First of all, it is important to note that the São Paulo Public Prosecutor’s Office issued a favorable opinion on increasing the ticket allocation to 4,000 Fluminense fans.

In the meantime, Palmeiras’ board needs to adapt its stadium security measures, meeting the Military Police’s list of requirements. These measures are aimed at increasing safety through the identification of emergency exits, escape routes, separation of away fans, among other things. The expectation is that a positive response will come next Monday.

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