Anti-violence commission declares Barcelona-Aston Villa match on November 3rd a high-risk match

The Spanish State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport has officially designated two upcoming football matches as high-risk events. The Barcelona versus Aston Villa fixture, scheduled for November 3 as part of the Champions League, received this classification on October 23. Similarly, the Rayo Vallecano versus Elche match, set for this Saturday at the Vallecas stadium, has also been placed under the same heightened security status.

The designation of these matches as high-risk triggers increased security protocols and oversight by the Commission. While the Champions League fixture involves international competition, the Rayo-Elche match classification follows concerns stemming from the previous encounter between the two clubs.