UEFA: All midweek matches go as expected except Rangers vs Napoli
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week, England went into a national mourning situation as all of the EFL weekend matches got postponed. However, UEFA announces that European club matches will go as expected this week except for the Group A match between Rangers and Napoli.
were expected to host
Napolithis week on Tuesday at Ibrox Stadium. However, the European football's governing body has announced that the
Champions Leaguetie has been rescheduled for Wednesday while other matches go as expected. UEFA also announced no away fans will be present at Ibrox this week, and to respect sporting fairness, Rangers' supporters will not be authorized for the return leg in Naples on October 26.
A
UEFA statementexplained:
"This is due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."
Despite
canceling all games this week, the English Football League is set to recommence on Tuesday with a full midweek programme.
will host Ajax while
Tottenhamwill travel to Lisbon to face Sporting for their Tuesday Champions League ties. On Wednesday,
Chelseaand
Manchester Citywill host Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund, with two Scottish sides
Celticand Rangers facing Shakhtar Donetsk and Napoli.
Fans have been strongly advised to avoid making travel arrangements amid the national mourning situation going on in Britain for
the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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