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“Alleged threat”: UEFA reacts
Before the Champions League quarter-finals, security precautions will be increased due to an obvious threat situation. UEFA makes a statement.
Ahead of the quarter-final first legs of the Champions League, local authorities in Spain and France have announced a noticeable increase in security measures. According to French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, this is a response to a “threat” from a group affiliated with the Islamic State. All games should still take place as planned, as UEFA emphasized.
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The jihadist group threatened all quarterfinal games on Tuesday and Wednesday, Darmanin said, according to AFP. The game between Paris St. Germain and FC Barcelona will take place in Paris on Wednesday (9 p.m. in LIVETICKER). “The police prefect I spoke to has significantly increased security resources,” said the interior minister.
UEFA is not considering canceling games
UEFA said on Tuesday afternoon that it was not currently considering canceling games: it was “aware of the alleged terrorist threats against the games” and was “in close contact with the authorities at the respective venues,” the association said in a statement: “All Games will take place as planned, with appropriate safety precautions.”
PSG coach Luis Enrique was “concerned” when asked about the situation in the pre-match press conference: “I hope that we have it under control, that they are just threats and nothing will happen,” he said the 53 year old.
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The Spanish security forces are also sensitized before the duels in Madrid. The early warning, security and response mechanisms have been activated, it said. Real Madrid will play against Manchester City in the Spanish capital on Tuesday evening (9 p.m. in LIVETICKER), and a day later Borussia Dortmund will play Atletico at the same time.