Ahead of the quarter-final first legs in the Champions League, the authorities in Spain and France have announced a noticeable increase in security measures. The French Interior Ministry said the background was a threat of attack from Islamists.
According to Interior Minister Gerald Damarnin, the tightened measures are a response to a “threat” from a group affiliated with the Islamic State. The jihadist group threatened all quarterfinal games on Tuesday and Wednesday, Darmanin said, according to AFP.
Threat situation “significant”, operational plan “solid”
The London police are well prepared before Bundesliga record champions Bayern Munich’s game at Arsenal FC this Tuesday evening (04/09/2024/9 p.m., live ticker at sportschau.de): “The threat from terrorism in the United Kingdom is decreasing remains at “significant”, meaning an attack is likely,” said Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan.
Major events are being prepared together with the anti-terror police anyway. Media reports about terrorist threats are known. “However, I would like to reassure the public that we have a robust operational plan in place for tonight’s game and continue to work closely with the club’s security team to ensure the game is peaceful.”
Champions League duel PSG against Barcelona
The game between Paris St. Germain and FC Barcelona will take place in Paris on Wednesday (April 10, 2024, 9 p.m.). “The police prefect I spoke to has significantly increased security resources,” said the interior minister.
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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. In the Spanish capital, Real Madrid will play against Manchester City on Tuesday evening (9 p.m.), and Atletico Madrid will host BVB on Wednesday evening.