The upcoming fixture between Valencia and Real Madrid this weekend has been classified as ‘high risk’ by the relevant authorities.
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Scheduled as part of the latest round of La Liga matches, the Valencia-Real Madrid clash is set to take place at the Mestalla on Saturday, March 2nd, in the late evening.
The anticipation surrounding this match has been growing in the media, particularly due to the events that transpired during the same fixture last season when Real Madrid visited the Mestalla.
That encounter turned out to be one of the darkest moments in recent Spanish football history, as Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. was subjected to abhorrent racial abuse from sections of the home crowd.
Following recent reports that Valencia has denied Netflix access to their stadium for filming a documentary about Vinícius, tensions are once again on the rise.
According to Sport, both the Ministry of the Interior and the Anti-Violence Commission have categorized the upcoming match as high risk. Consequently, there will be an increased police presence at the Mestalla on Saturday evening.