
Last night's riots in Athens caused one fan to die and many others to be injured. For this reason, the match between AEK and Dinamo Zagreb was cancelled. Meanwhile, UEFA has issued an official statement and clarified the decision that was taken for the match in question.
The meeting of the third round of the Champions League will be moved by 2 weeks and will be played after the second leg. Next Tuesday, the first match will be played in Zagreb and a few days later the second match will be played
UEFA decision
" UEFA expresses its regret in the strongest possible terms for the horrific incidents that took place last night in Athens and resulted in the loss of one life. Expressing our deepest condolences to the family of the victim, to AEK and its fans, we want to reiterate that violence has no place in our sport and we expect those responsible for this terrible act to be arrested and brought to justice as soon as possible. shorter.
After yesterday's violence and in consultation with the local authorities, UEFA has decided not to fulfill the conditions for the match between AEK Athens FC and GNK Dinamo Zagreb to take place this evening.
In accordance with Article 26.01 of the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League Regulations, the match scheduled to be played tonight at the Agia Sofia Stadium in Athens will be postponed.
The match Dinamo Zagreb-AEK in Zagreb will be played on Tuesday 15 August 2023 as scheduled.
UEFA is in contact with both clubs to confirm the date of the rescheduled match between AEK Athens FC and GNK Dinamo Dinamo Zagreb on either Friday 18 August 2023 or Saturday 19 August 2023.
The previously communicated decision regarding the absence of away fans for both matches is maintained and all necessary measures will be implemented ," UEFA wrote in its decision.
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