Overview
- Utrecht’s mayor designated the city centre and the Galgenwaard area a temporary safety risk zone, enabling preventive police searches from Wednesday evening through matchday.
- A 19-year-old from Zeist was arrested on suspicion of selling illegal fireworks that police believe could be used by supporters seeking disturbances.
- FC Utrecht host FC Porto at 18:45 CET, with Porto entering as clear favorites after an unbeaten domestic start and manager Francesco Farioli downplaying any notion of revenge.
- Feyenoord travel to VfB Stuttgart needing points to sustain Europa League progression hopes, but face absences including In‑Beom Hwang (6–8 weeks), Sem Steijn (hamstring), and Oussama Targhalline (concussion), with Justin Bijlow still weeks from returning.
- Stuttgart police conducted intensive checks on roughly 5,000 visiting Feyenoord fans, reported a relatively calm night with one injured supporter, and outlined controlled fan movements to the MHPArena.