- Security will be strengthened around the stadium
- Some 2,200 English viewers are expected to attend with input
The Government Delegation in Madrid will activate a security device composed of more than 1,800 components for the round of 16 of the Champions League 2024/25 that will play tomorrow Wednesday, February 19, Real Madrid and Manchester City, in the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, starting at 9:00 p.m.
The operation, which will be responsible for monitoring the areas surrounding the stadium to prevent incidents, will be made up of National Police agents —coming from the Police Intervention Unit, the Special Cavalry Unit and the Provincial Information Brigade—; the Municipal Police of Madrid; Mobility Agents of the Madrid City Council; components of SAMUR-Civil Protection; the Fire Brigade; members of the Red Cross, and security guards and assistants of the football club itself. The presence of vigilantes will also be strengthened in the Metro service.
Some 2,200 English fans are expected to attend a stadium with a capacity of 77,000 people.
To expedite the work of the agents, it is recommended that all stadium attendees attend in advance to pass the established security controls.