UEFA: No Olympiacos Fans Allowed in Istanbul for Fenerbahçe vs. Olympiacos Match!
It's claimed that UEFA has made a surprise decision ahead of the quarter-final matches between Olympiacos and Fenerbahçe in the Conference League on April 11th and April 18th. The Greek press has also revealed the reasoning behind this decision.
Fenerbahçe, fiercely competing for the championship in the Turkish Super Lig, continues its journey in Europe. The Yellow-Navy team has been paired with Olympiacos in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League.
FIRST LEG AWAY
Fenerbahçe, paired with Olympiacos in the quarter-finals, will play their first match in Greece on April 11th. The rematch will be played in Kadıköy on April 18th.
SURPRISE DECISION FROM UEFA
A striking claim came from the Greek press regarding Fenerbahçe, who aims to eliminate Olympiacos and advance to the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League. According to Gazzetta’s report, due to the ban on away fans imposed by UEFA, Fenerbahçe will be deprived of their supporters in the match in Athens on April 11th.
NO GREEK FANS WILL BE ALLOWED IN KADIKÖY
The same situation will apply to the rematch to be played in Istanbul on April 18th. According to this decision, Olympiacos fans will not be able to support their team at Şükrü Saracoğlu Ülker Stadium.
REASON: ‘SECURITY’
The report emphasizes that similar practices have been implemented in past Olympiacos matches in Turkey due to security reasons. It is expected that UEFA will make an official statement regarding the matter as the date of the first match approaches.
