2 members of Atletico Madrids group set to take a trip to Portugal for the Champions League quarterfinals evaluated favorable for the coronavirus on Sunday.
Its the very first pandemic-related setback among clubs taking part in the final phase of Europes top club competition.
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The last eight will begin in Lisbon on Wednesday amidst tight health security procedures to prevent a coronavirus outbreak from hindering the competitorss ending. The semifinals and Aug. 23 final will likewise be played in Lisbon.
No other clubs associated with the quarterfinals have actually reported positive tests among its players recently. If a gamer was included, the Spanish club did not call those who checked favorable and did not state.
It said it immediately notified health authorities in Spain and Portugal about the positive outcomes, along with UEFA and other soccer bodies in both nations.
It stated in a statement that the whole group that was set to go to Lisbon will be tested again before the group can travel, which the teams schedule is being altered to permit the brand-new tests. Atletico is set to face RB Leipzig on Thursday in the last 8.
The quarterfinals begin on Wednesday with Atalanta facing Paris Saint-Germain. The other one-game series will include Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich on Friday and Manchester City vs. Lyon on Saturday.
The matches will happen at two stadiums in Lisbon. Previously this week Atletico needed to cancel a friendly of their womens team after a favorable test within the group.
