Uefa explore using Super Cup as pilot for fans to return to stadiums in limited capacity

Return: Fans may be allowed to attend the 2020 Uefa Super Cup in Budapest in September.
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Joe Krishnan19 August 2020

Uefa have revealed the Super Cup could be used as a pilot to welcome fans back into football stadiums for the first time ahead of the 2020/21 season.

Spectators have been prohibited from attending sport fixtures all around Europe due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, with several nations banning large gatherings to limit the spread of the virus.

The remaining fixtures of the Champions League campaign have been held behind closed doors in a mini-tournament in Lisbon, with Europa League matches following a similar format in Cologne and Dusseldorf.

But in a statement released by European football's governing body, Uefa will examine whether it will be possible to allow fans to return in a limited capacity at the Super Cup - which will be held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on September 24.

"Today’s participants underlined the need for strict hygiene and sanitary measures to be in place to guarantee the health of all those present at a game before allowing fans to return," the federation said in a statement.

"Uefa mentioned that it would be too early to already allow fans into the upcoming Uefa national team competitions matches to be played at the beginning of September and that test matches should take place to study precisely the impact of spectators on current medical protocols.

"Uefa suggested to use the Uefa Super Cup, which will be played on September 24 in Budapest, as a pilot match for which a reduced number of spectators could be allowed in."

The Uefa Super Cup pits the winners of Champions League - between PSG, Bayern Munich or Lyon - against the Europa League champions, which will be decided on Friday between Inter Milan and Sevilla.

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