BARCELONA (Reuters) - La Liga matches will be played without fans for at least the next two rounds of fixtures to try and stop the spread of the coronavirus, the Spanish league said on Tuesday.
Barcelona also said its Champions League clash with Napoli next week will be played behind closed doors, while Valencia's game with Atalanta will also take place without any supporters.
"According to information from the High Council of sports, La Liga Santander and La Liga SmartBank matches will be played behind closed doors, starting today and for at least the next two weeks," La Liga said in a statement. "For weeks, La Liga has been working on alternative plans in coordination with UEFA in case health authorities decide to suspend any match, creating a plan to play these matches."
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