In preparation for the extremely anticipated UEFA Champions League match in opposition to Brest on Tuesday, FC Barcelona has introduced stringent safety and management measures on the Montjuic, the membership confirmed.
Given the classification of this fixture as ‘excessive threat’ by the Anti-Violence Fee, Barcelona is taking further steps to make sure the protection and delight of all followers.
What are these measures?
Key amongst these measures is the restriction on ticket gross sales to make sure solely Barcelona supporters occupy the house sections.
Tickets are customized with the holder’s identify, and there’s a prohibition on sporting Brest-related apparel exterior designated customer zones.
Moreover, ticket gross sales to IP addresses and bank cards from Brest’s house nation have been blocked, with a transparent message on the membership’s web site that tickets are for Barcelona followers solely.
Solely Brest followers with tickets issued immediately by their membership for the customer part are allowed entry.
Barcelona are eager on avoiding an Eintracht-like state of affairs at Montjuic tomorrow (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
The membership have urged followers with out tickets to not make the journey to Montjuic, as no tickets can be obtainable for buy on the venue or by means of unofficial channels like tour operators.
Entry to the stadium for visiting followers is restricted to gate 10, opening two hours earlier than kickoff, whereas different gates will open 90 minutes prior for house supporters.
Public transport is advisable for all attendees on account of restricted automobile entry across the stadium, with particular parking for bikes and no left-luggage services obtainable.
FC Barcelona have additionally outlined accessibility preparations for these with disabilities, guaranteeing a easy expertise for all.
It seems the Blaugrana are eager on avoiding the mess that when occurred in a UEFA Europa League sport in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt, the place the opposition supporters took over the Camp Nou.