Wed Oct 02 16:26:17 UTC 2024: ## Girona on High Alert as Feyenoord Fans Arrive for Champions League Clash

**Girona, Spain** – The Spanish city of Girona is bracing for the arrival of Feyenoord fans for the upcoming UEFA Champions League match on Wednesday, October 2nd. Local authorities have implemented a series of measures to maintain order and prevent any potential disturbances.

The municipality views Feyenoord as a high-risk group due to past incidents involving their supporters. Feyenoord fans have a history of unruly behavior, including riots in Rome in 2015, which led to a ban on their travel to the Italian capital. Their behavior during a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid last season also raised concerns.

Girona, new to hosting Champions League matches, is taking proactive steps to ensure safety. These include:

* **Bar closures:** Bars located near the Estadi Montilivi, Girona’s stadium, will be shut down during the match.
* **Restricted access:** A wooded area near the stadium, offering potential views of the pitch, will be blocked off.
* **Increased police presence:** Dozens of officers will patrol the city to maintain peace and order.
* **Warning flyers:** Local residents will receive flyers alerting them to the arrival of Feyenoord fans and urging them to be prepared.

Despite the club’s allocation of only 492 tickets, authorities are concerned about the influx of fans without tickets. Girona is expecting a significant number of Dutch arrivals, with around 15 flights operating between the Netherlands and Girona from Friday to Tuesday. Additionally, Barcelona airport, located about 100 kilometers away, receives daily flights from the Netherlands.

The match against Feyenoord marks a significant occasion for Girona, who finished third in the Spanish league last season. However, their first Champions League match against Paris Saint Germain ended in a 1-0 defeat. Feyenoord also lost their first group stage match 4-0 to Bayer Leverkusen.

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