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Government Urges Valencia Basket to Play Hapoel Tel Aviv Behind Closed Doors

Authorities cite a high-risk classification linked to planned protests plus a general strike.

Overview

  • The Government Delegation in the Valencian Community recommended a no‑spectator policy for Wednesday’s EuroLeague game at Roig Arena, according to delegate Pilar Bernabé.
  • Valencia Basket retains the final say, with a decision expected by Tuesday after police advised holding the match without fans.
  • Baxi Manresa and La Laguna Tenerife have already confirmed their European home games against Israeli teams this week will be played behind closed doors.
  • The CSD’s Anti‑Violence Commission labeled all three Spain‑hosted fixtures high risk, activating stricter ticketing, access controls and fan separation requirements noted by the Interior Ministry.
  • National Police have monitored the events for about a month as the schedule overlaps with a unions’ general strike and planned pro‑Palestine demonstrations near the venues.