Government authorizes the final of Libertadores Boca against River to be played in Madrid – International football – Sports

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday authorized the Iberian country to welcome the return of the Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and Boca Junior, and is already evaluating the necessary security arrangements. .

Sources from Moncloa said the managing director had confirmed Spain's willingness to celebrate the match between River Plate and Boca Juniors, after the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) formally informed the government delegation in Madrid that she wished it. to be held at Santiago Bernabéu stadium.

Sánchez, who is in Argentina to attend the G20 meeting, has posted a tweet highlighting Spain's experience in organizing such events and its ability to deploy powerful security features.

"Spain is ready to host the #CopaLibertadores final between @BocaJrsOficial and @CARPoficial. The FCSE and the relevant departments, with extensive experience of such devices, are already working on the necessary deployment to ensure the security of the event, "Sánchez said.

The proposal was formalized at a meeting held this afternoon at the headquarters of the government delegation in Madrid. with officials of the security forces, representatives of Real Madrid, owner of the stadium and members of Fifa and Conmebol.

The second leg of the Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and Boca Juniors was suspended after serious incidents in Buenos Aires and postponed until 8 or 9 December on neutral ground outside of Argentina.

EFE