Racing and Vélez will play without a visiting audience in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, prioritizing the security and access of their partners to the stadium.
Next Tuesday Vélez and Racing will begin their Copa Libertadores series. Given the uncertainty of whether he was going to play with a visiting public, both clubs confirmed that the game will be played by closed doors.
After violence and chaos between Bars of Independiente and Universidad de Chile, the possibility of the return of the visiting public between Argentine teams, moves away. Proof of this, it is the statement published by both Racing and Vélez, six days after the first leg of the Copa Libertadores, in José Amalfitani.
What do Racing and Vélez’s statements say
In an identical publication: “Racing Club and Vélez Sarsfield jointly report that they have agreed to dispute the matches corresponding to the quarterfinals of the Conmebol Libertadores Cup, scheduled for September 16 and 23, exclusively with the presence of local public in each of the matches. “
Then, they explain the context of the decision not to play with visitors in either of the two games: “The decision was taken in a mutual dialogue and understanding framework, with the aim of prioritizing the safety, well -being and comfort of all attendees, as well as guaranteeing that the partners and partners of both institutions have greater access to the localities available to encourage their equipment contemplating the low number of localities enabled for visitors. ”
Finally, the Fortín and the Academy seek to give a message of unity: “Both clubs are committed to promoting a sports show at the height of the most important competition on the continent and generating a climate of celebration, respect and passion for football, where the values that identify our institutions prevail. “
Source: Ambito
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