La Liga Joins Serie A In Closed-Door Fixtures

The Spanish La liga have joined the Italian League to play games behind  close doors in measures to fight the dreaded Covid 19 (coronavirus ) that is fast spreading across the world.

Games will be played behind closed doors until 22nd March, the Spanish league said on Tuesday.. Top tier games in the country will be affected as well as Uefa Champions League games and Europa games. 

The league said in a statement that ” information from high council of sports (CSD), La Liga matches will be played behind closed doors, starting from today march 10 and at least the next two weeks. La liga will continue to be in permanent contact with the Ministry of Health and the CSD to follow its recommendations and/or decisions, prioritizing the health of fans, players, club employees, journalists etc, due to the Covid-19 crisis.”