May 13 – Spanish authorities have green lighted the return of a limited number of fans to football matches, allowing supporters to witness a part of the nail-biting finale of La Liga.
On Wednesday, Spain’s Minister of Culture and Sports José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes said that a few thousand fans will be allowed into games for the final two rounds of the Spanish league, but only in those regions with low incidence rates.
At the moment, only the regions of eastern Valencia and north-western Galicia met the requirements considered “low risk” by Spanish health authorities. That means that only two Spanish league games Sunday – Valencia vs. Eibar and Villarreal vs. Sevilla – could have spectators.
Stadium capacity will be limited to a maximum of 5,000, with only fans from the home team allowed to discourage fans from traveling. Social distancing and other sanitary measures will be applicable in and around the grounds.
La Liga is set to culminate with a dramatic title race as Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona all three maintain a chance of winning the Spanish crown with two games left to play in the season.
This summer Spain will also play host to Euro 2020, hosting group phase matches as well as a round of 16 encounter. Sevilla stepped in as new host venue after Bilbao had to withdraw due to local health restrictions.
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