Manchester United, Villarreal Champions League clash declared 'high risk' for violence

Published on: 16 November 2021

Manchester United's Champions League game against Villarreal in Spain has been declared "high risk" by the country's anti-violence commission.

"The State Commission against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport has declared the Champions League match between Villarreal and Manchester United on Nov. 23 as high risk," a designation issued by Spain's commission read.

lt mean the home club will have to reinforce security measures while there will be an increase in the use of police officers at La Ceramica stadium, which has a 23.500 capacity.

The game is sold out, with United having been allocated 2,000 tickets for the game and punters at onlinebingocanada.co are considering having fun around the game as the clash looms.

The showdown will see Group F leaders United take on Villarreal, who are second in the standings and level on seven points after four games.

Manchester United vs. Villarreal has been deemed high risk. Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images

United won 2-1 against Villarreal on Sept. 29 to avenge their painful penalty shootout defeat to the Spanish outfit in the Europa League final in May.

On Dec. 8, Villarreal, who are 12th in La Liga and are coached by former Arsenal manager Unai Emery, travel to Bergamo to face Atalanta in their final Group F game while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United host Young Boys.

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