Manchester City has drawn up strict dress codes for the Champions League match with Real Madrid, as you know, among other things Mark. Before, during and after the semi-finals of the billion dollar ball it is forbidden to wear clothes or accessories related to Real Madrid. Should the logo of the Royal are visible to any of the fans, those supporters will be banned from the Etihad Stadium area.
It is already a rule that is common in Spain to avoid problems between rival fans: it is forbidden to wear clothing linked to the away side. For Wednesday evening’s semi-final match, the measure has also spread to Manchester, Spain’s best-selling sports newspaper knows from conversations with Real Madrid fans.
The message from security around the Etihad Stadium is very clear: “Wearing Real Madrid clothing or accessories is unnecessarily provocative and in the event of any incident, the visiting supporter will always be banned.” Some Real supporters are affected by the security measure and are required by the security guards to hide logos on clothing or scarves.
According to reports, the atmosphere around the stadium around the match is friendly. Supporters of both clubs have not caused any problems near the Etihad Stadium and in the inner city. During the day, approximately 1,800 Real Madrid fans had gathered in Manchester’s inner city; half of the supporters were taken to the stadium under police escort a few hours before kick-off.
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