AEK: “The match against Marseille is high risk from UEFA – Protect the team in every way”

The match against Marseille naturally also has the character given to it by the excellent relationship between the fans of the two teams, however we emphasize that in any case UEFA has characterized it as “high risk” and two security observers have been appointed.

This means that the security requirements are particularly high and similar to the previous matches with Dinamo Zagreb and Ajax. We have to be very careful and keep in mind that there is a certain framework defined by the remarks and the corresponding penalties that we have already received from previous matches. In some specific issues there are no more leeway and if specific violations are repeated we risk closing the doors.

We draw your attention to the unacceptable phenomenon of the use of lasers, due to which the previous match with Ajax was in danger of being interrupted and a heavy penalty followed for our team, which will be heavier if it is not stopped immediately. Please put an end to this phenomenon, we are in danger of being locked out of certain OPAP Arena doors.

The same is true for the issue of corridors. Occupying runways is strictly prohibited and is a matter that can also result in serious penalties for our team. Pay special attention to this and please comply with the instructions of the stadium security people.

It goes without saying that it is still absolutely necessary not to use flares, smoke generators and firecrackers under any circumstances. Thank you for your help with this in our European games so far and we are sure that you will continue to show the same attention to this particular part.

The doors to the OPAP Arena will open at 19.00, three hours before the start of the match. Strict pre-checks will be carried out around the perimeter of the stadium. Attempting to bring prohibited or other dangerous items into the stadium is strictly prohibited.

No fan without a ticket should attempt to approach it. He will be removed immediately by those responsible for maintaining order. It is also forbidden to enter the stadium with a backpack, bag or motorcycle helmet.

No child without a ticket will enter the stadium. Once again please do not bring children with you without a ticket. You and the children and the other friends of the group will suffer for no reason.

Access to the stadium will be denied to anyone who is visibly intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.

In addition to your ticket, bring your ID or passport with you.

Placards with abusive-unsportsmanlike-abusive-nationalist or racist content are not allowed to enter the stadium. By marking them, they will be removed immediately.