The dispute of Atlético de Madrid-Chelse
to at W
go Metropolitan, first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League, set for February 23, is in jeopardy after the Spanish Government extended this Tuesday until March 2 the restrictions on the entry of flights from United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil, except for nationals and residents of Spain Y Andorra, due to the coronavirus strains detected in those countries.
At the press conference after the Council of Ministers, the head of Health, Carolina Darias, has detailed that it is the fourth extension of the restrictions on flights and ships that come from the United Kingdom: it will be in force from 6:00 p.m. on February 16 to 6:00 p.m. on March 2, 2021 ( peninsular time).
In the case ofl United Kingdom flights or disembarkation of passenger ships may only be made to Spain that are occupied by Spanish or Andorran citizens, as well as residents in both countries.
The measure may affect the dispute in the capital of Spain of the Atlético de Madrid-Chelsea, which is due to be played on February 23, at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT), at the Wanda Metropolitano, and that now it could happen to be disputed in another country.
The UEFA In recent days, for similar reasons, it has proceeded to change the headquarters of three parties, two of the Champions League and one of the Europa League.
In the case of Atlético de Madrid, The most managed offices are those of Bucharest (Romania) Y Warsaw (Poland).
Specifically, from the Champions League, also first leg of the round of 16, both the Leipzig-Liverpool, February 16, and Borussia Mönchengladbach-Manchester City, from February 24, will be played in Budapest.
On the other hand the Mold-Hoffenheim, first leg of the round of 32 of the Europa League, on February 18, will be held at the Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal.