Villarreal v Napoli Champions League tie declared high risk | OneFootball

Villarreal v Napoli in the Champions League at Estadio de la Cerámica on Tuesday 13 October at 21:00 has been declared high risk.

The Ministry of the Interior said the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport has applied the designation for matchday two of the league phase. It will be the side’s first European home game of the season under Iñigo Pérez.

The status triggers extra measures, including a ban on in-person matchday ticket sales, a segregated secure section for visiting fans and reinforced access controls at the stadium.

Police numbers in Vila-real will be increased, with closer monitoring of supporter movements before and after the match. The operation will be coordinated with event operators to ensure a smooth occasion.

Villarreal opened their campaign away and were beaten 3-2 by Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park, despite a positive display. They now target their first league phase points against high calibre opponents in Napoli.

The fixture arrives three days after a LaLiga trip to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday 10 October at 21:00. One week later, on Tuesday 20 October at 21:00, Villarreal visit Liverpool at Anfield for matchday three.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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