Coronavirus: Valencia v Atalanta second leg to be played behind closed doors

epa08229292 Atalanta's Remo Freuler (L) scores the 3-0 during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 soccer first leg match Atalanta BC vs Valencia CF at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 19 February 2020. Atalanta won 4-1. EPA-EFE/PAOLO MAGNI

The second leg of Valencia’s Champions League Round of 16 clash against Atalanta will be played behind closed doors, it has been confirmed.

It follows a report on Wednesday from local sports journalist Julio Insa, who claimed that Valencia are seeking to once more meet with health authorities to analyse the situation and reach a solution but were hopeful that members could access the game with ID.

Valencia confirmed in a statement last week that all non-football events, including press conferences, would not be taking place until further notice on the advice of local health authorities.

That was in the wake of four Valencia fans and a local journalist being advised to self-isolate after returning from the game in Milan after reporting symptoms of the Coronavirus.

The outbreak of the virus has led to a spate of sporting events across Europe being cancelled including a number of Serie A matches, with northern Italy reporting multiple cases of the virus.

Atalanta lead 4-1 from the first leg of the encounter.

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