Ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash, the European Football Association (UEFA), has approved request by the management of Real Madrid FC, to close the roof of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
The move is part of extreme measures by Real Madrid, ahead of today’s clash with Arsenal FC.
This means nobody is leaving until full time.
The Stadium roof will be closed six hours before kickoff.
Besides, fans under 18 and over 40 will not be allowed into the Santiago Bernabéu.
Ultras groups wl also not be allowed into the stadium.
The decision has made some football enthusiasts to describe the development as “terrifying”, wondering if it’s a football game or war.
247nextnews.com reports that the crucial second leg of the quarter final match which commences by 8 pm Nigerian time, is a make-or-mar for both teams.
A victory or draw for the English team automatically knocks Real Madrid out of the Europe top sports fiesta.
The visitors however has a 3:0 aggregate advantage over the host team.
