The State Commission against Violence in Sport declares the return match between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid to be high-risk
24 February 2026.- The Standing Committee of the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport has agreed, after analysing the security reports, to declare the following football match corresponding to the semifinal round of the Copa del Rey high risk:
- FC Barcelona – Atlético de Madrid
- Barcelona, 3 de March de 2026
- 9 p.m.
The declaration of high risk obliges clubs to adopt additional security measures in the system of ticket sales, the separation of hobbies within sports venues and the control of access to pavilions or stadiums.
In addition, the security forces reinforce their preventive deployments, especially with regard to the surveillance of the swellings, always in coordination with all the operators involved in the celebration of the sporting event and the protection of the attendees.