Amid preparations for the highly anticipated Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, Spanish authorities have heightened security measures in response to threats from the terrorist group Daesh.
Reports from Spain indicate that officials have issued a high alert and activated emergency response systems in anticipation of potential security risks.
Despite the ominous backdrop of terror threats, UEFA has reaffirmed its commitment to proceed with the first leg of the encounter between Manchester City and Real Madrid as scheduled.
The threat, reportedly issued by the militant organization on Monday, targeted all four stadiums hosting quarter-final matches this week, including Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu, as per the Mirror.
In addition to the Manchester City-Real Madrid fixture, Bayern Munich is set to visit Arsenal while Borussia Dortmund will clash with Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain will welcome Barcelona in Paris.
The terrorist organization affiliated with Daesh purportedly accompanied its threat with a chilling message, “Kill them all,” alongside the names of the aforementioned stadiums.
In response, UEFA has acknowledged the alleged terrorist threats and is closely coordinating with authorities at the respective venues to ensure appropriate security measures are in place.
Despite the gravity of the situation, UEFA has confirmed that all matches will proceed as planned, with stringent security arrangements implemented.
These threats come in the wake of a recent Daesh attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Concert Hall on March 22, resulting in a tragic loss of lives and injuries.
