Maximum security in the Metropolitan
The acting mayor of Madrid, Inma Sanzannounced this Wednesday that more than 100 Municipal Police officers will be deployed in the Champions League quarterfinal match between Atlético de Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, which will take place tonight at the Metropolitan Stadium. This deployment of municipal agents was previously coordinated with the Government Delegationwhich so far has not requested additional reinforcement, even after an (unspecified) organization threatened to attack a match in this phase of the tournament.
The vice mayor, spokesperson for the municipal government and delegate for Security and Emergencies, explained that the device for the match at the Metropolitano will be “the same” that was implemented last night for the match between Real Madrid and Manchester City. In this way, more than 100 agents of the Municipal police They will collaborate mainly with the National Police on issues of traffic cuts and road safety. In addition, the presence of central security units of the Municipal Police will be ensured in the areas surrounding the “fan zones” and where a greater concentration of fans from other locations is expected.
According to Sanz, the City Council has not received “any new information” that justifies an increase in security due to the threat of a jihadist attack in the Champions League quarterfinal matches. Regarding possible reinforcements, Sanz added: “They have not asked us for any additional type of reinforcement nor have they told us that there is a higher level of concern.” The vice mayor emphasized that any update in this regard would be communicated by the intelligence services and the National Police. Regarding yesterday’s match between Real Madrid and Manchester City, Sanz noted that it was “everything relatively calm, within what these high-risk matches are,” expressing his hope that the situation will remain the same for today’s match. .
