Overview
- Real Madrid confirmed Thursday’s EuroLeague game at Madrid’s Movistar Arena will exclude spectators following official security guidance.
- The State Commission against Violence in Sport classified the fixture as high risk, and the National Police recommended barring fans.
- Ticket holders will receive automatic refunds, with season‑ticket credits applied toward next season’s renewals.
- More than 250 organizations have urged cancellation and scheduled a demonstration outside the arena; Barcelona’s home game with Maccabi earlier in the week also proceeded without fans.
- The move extends a broader run of relocations and closed‑door measures involving Israeli clubs in Europe, as both teams start a double‑game week with records of 11–8 (Real Madrid) and 8–11 (Maccabi).