- This match is considered high-risk, so security around the stadium will be strengthened
- Expected attendance of 3500 Italian spectators with input
Madrid, March 13, 2024.- The Government Delegation in Madrid will activate a security device composed of 1265 troops for the return match of the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League that will play today Wednesday, March 13, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, in the Cívitas Metropolitano stadium, starting at 9:00 p.m. This meeting has been classified as high-risk by the Anti-Violence Commission.
The operation, which will be in charge of monitoring the areas surrounding the stadium to prevent incidents, will be made up of National Police agents —from the Police Intervention Unit, the Special Cavalry Unit and the Provincial Information Brigade—; the Municipal Police of Madrid; components of the SAMUR-Civil Protection; the Fire Brigade; members of the Red Cross, and security guards and assistants of the football club itself.
Nearly 3500 Italian fans are expected to attend a stadium that will be complete, with 70,000 tickets sold.
To expedite the work of the agents, it is recommended that all stadium attendees attend in advance to pass the established security controls.