Overview
- Real Madrid confirmed on Jan. 5 that the Round 21 game at the Movistar Arena will take place without fans present.
- The State Commission against Violence designated the event high risk after a security meeting, and the club acted on the National Police advice.
- Madrid’s Government Delegation reported planned pro-Palestinian demonstrations near the arena on match day and detailed a major police operation with riot units, aerial support and canine teams.
- The club said all purchased tickets will be refunded automatically and season-ticket holders will receive compensation at renewal.
- Spanish clubs have recently hosted Israeli opponents behind closed doors, including Maccabi’s Jan. 6 visit to Barcelona, and security sources told Las Provincias the Madrid ruling is expected to guide Valencia’s Jan. 29 decision.