Uefa says stadium could be 30 per cent full for Bayern Munich v Sevilla clash
Uefa is to trial the return of spectator s to European fixtures at the Super Cup in Budapest next month.
European football’s governing body has announced the Puskas Arena could be up to 30 per cent full for the showpiece clash between Bayern Munich and Sevilla on 24 September.
All European fixtures have been played behind closed doors, including the recentl y-concluded Champions League and Europa League finals, since football resumed following the corona virus stoppage.
The Super Cup will be used as a pilot study to determine the impact of the return of spectators to games. All other Uefa fixtures will be played behind closed doors until further notice.
Uefap resident Aleks ander Ceferin said: “While it has been important to show that football can carr y on in difficult times, without fans, the game has lost something of its character.
“We hope to use theUe fa Super Cup in Budapest as a pilot that will begin to see the return of fans to our matches.
“We are working closely with the Hungarian Federation and its government to implement measures to ensure the health of all those attending and participating in the game. We will not take risks with people’ s safety.”
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