The Revierderby BVB – Schalke falls victim to the corona virus, the Bundesliga pauses. Dortmund boss Watzke is divided. How the clubs are going now.
- The corona virus has an impact on the district derby on Saturday.
- The game between BVB and Schalke 04 is canceled. The DFL decides to miss the 26th matchday.
- According to BVB boss Hans-Joachim Watzke, there would have been “other approaches”.
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Update from March 14, 3:24 p.m .: After the canceled match day Schalke 04 his players actually over the weekend sent home and them that Travel prohibited. “They have the obligation to stay at home and not to go on long trips if possible,” said a club spokesman for the dpa. On Monday the players come together again, but not for training.
“Then it becomes one Lactate test give so that we have the latest fitness values and if necessary for the players individual training plans for at home can create if the league is paused longer, “said the club spokesman. On Monday, the general meeting of the German Football League (DFL) will decide on an extension of the suspension of league operations.
As a precautionary measure, the lactate test will be “very small Groups of one to two players each “, said the spokesman for the association. In addition, the medical department regularly informs the professionals about precautionary measures in four languages.
Update from March 14, 11.17 a.m .: How is it going after cancellation of the Bundesliga matchday now? Borussia Dortmund’s trainer Lucien Favre according to the image continue exercising normally. The BVB youth performance center in Brackel was initially closed until March 30 and all youth players were sent home – in order to minimize all contacts there.
And up Schalke? Head coach David Wagner continued for Saturday and Sunday individual units on, it should be on Monday Lactate test in groups of two give.
Update from March 14, 9:34 a.m .: The footballers now have more time than expected. What are they doing with it? BVB defender Mats Hummels does what many others do: he spends his time with him Netflix, the “one major role play “, as the 31-year-old wrote in his Instagram story.
He asked his followers recommendationswhich series or film you can recommend to him.
BVB defender Mats Hummels is now spending more time with Netflix.
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Hummels did not disclose the results in detail, but instead for what he decided to do shortly afterwards: he looked at the thriller “The Invisible Guest”, who for him “the.” first winners“was continued.
Update from March 13, 5:36 p.m .: Borussia Dortmund’s managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke has commented on the decision of the DFL to relocate the 26th Bundesliga matchday and thus also the district derby against Schalke. “The Presidium of the DFL has made a decision that must be respected – regardless of that it is safe would have given other approaches“says the BVB boss:” Now we all have to carry this together in solidarity and on Monday the corresponding derivatives to discuss.”
BVB boss Hans-Joachim Watzke.
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He continued: “Nevertheless – depending on what is decided on Monday – it is true that the German professional football in the biggest crisis in its history located. It is to be hoped that the Bundesliga clubs have built up so much substance in recent years that everyone will survive this crisis. A existential threat to Borussia Dortmund is after all we can assess today to exclude. “
Coronavirus: DFL cancels Bundesliga matchday
Update from March 13, 4:12 p.m .: So now! The DFL has decided “the 26th matchday which originally started today to relocate in both leagues“, said in a message:” In addition, as planned, the committee recommends that the professional club members’ meeting next Monday meet the Games will be suspended until April 2 – So including the international break – to continue. “
The DFL justifies this measure in the current communication with the “Dynamics of today with new corona infections and corresponding suspected cases in direct connection with the Bundesliga and 2nd Bundesliga “. This also means that the district derby between BVB and Schalke 04 is canceled.
According to current developments in connection with the #Corona-Virus: #DFL decides to move the 26th matchday of the #Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga ➡️ https://t.co/1YLxW9rcco pic.twitter.com/9jJaADVEtC
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The decision has a historical dimension: for the first time since the Second World War (1944/45), the league operation was interrupted. In the Bundesliga, however, only those are initially affected Matchday 26 and 27 (March 20-22).
In the morning, the DFL Presidium had proposed after a special meeting, because of the corona pandemic from next Tuesday until April 2nd inclusive to suspend. This project should be approved by the 36 professional clubs at the extraordinary general meeting on Monday in Frankfurt / Main. The plan had for harsh criticism worried – even with Bundesliga professionals.
Coronavirus: Bremen cancels Werder game
Update from March 13, 12.47 p.m .: A quick look to Bremen. There the interior senator has what is planned for Monday evening Bundesliga game between Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen called off. This was confirmed by Bremen Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte (SPD) at a press conference of the Senate on Friday.
The background is that politicians in the smallest German state fear that on Monday evening in front of the empty stadium want to gather more than 1000 fans and so scenes like the ghost games between Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Köln and Paris Saint-Germain against Borussia Dortmund could be repeated. Such a scenario is with the current measures not compatible to protect against the corona virus.
Update from March 13, 12.44 p.m .: Dortmund Police President Gregor Lange stressed again that Security in public spaces want to guarantee around the ghost derby on Saturday. He also appealed “to every single fan”. “We have a common project: how we can use our cool-headed behaviors to help slow the spread of viruses,” he says. “Everyone can make a contribution to this, including football fans.”
Update from March 13, 12:41 p.m .: Also one large number of law enforcement officers there will be – also around the stadium. “Because we don’t know how many might make their way to Strobelallee,” said Hockenjos. “We saw the fan actions in Gladbach and Paris and hope that we can not have such on Saturday. “
Corona virus: even more special preparation for the district derby
Update from March 13, 12:39 p.m .: Borussia Dortmunds director organization Hockenjos speaks of one this time even more special preparation for the district derby. “The fact is: we will be tomorrow no visitors have in the stadium, “he explained. Only the people who are necessary for the game operations will be in the Westfalenstadion.
Journalists will also be there, albeit in a slimmed-down version. The usual mixed zone after the game is canceled.
Update from March 13, 12.25 p.m .: Incidentally, the PK of the city of Dortmund is still running. In a few moments, it is also about that in detail Revierderby. Dr. Christian Hockenjos, Director of Organization at BVB, will comment on this shortly.
Update from March 13, 12:23 p.m .: “Borussia Dortmund is responding to the call from the German government for the time being because of the corona virus restrict social contacts“, BVB just announced, saying the one scheduled for 4.45pm Press conference in front of the district derby against Schalke.
We ask for your understanding, Borussia!
Please refrain from # BVBS04 in the immediate vicinity of the @SIGNAL IDUNA PARK to pursue.
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Update from March 13, 12:16 p.m .: The DFL’s proposal that the Bundesliga should not be paused until Tuesday is causing lively discussions on the Internet. Our editor says in his comment: a ridiculous and negligent decision.
Update from March 13, 12:02 p.m .: The Revierderby takes place without spectators. Still that is Dortmund police with a Large number in use. “We are with sufficient staff “Spokesman Dana Seketa said at the SID’s request before the BVV vs. Schalke duel:” We have to expect that there will be a lot going on in the city. “
Because the fans do not go to the stadium on the usual paths, there are “bigger question marks,” said Seketa: “We have to see what happens at other locations.”
The two clubs asked their supporters on Saturday not to the Dortmund arena to travel. The police also joined: “We expect everyone to be watching the game somewhere,” said Seketa, “but larger groups may appear.”
Update from March 13, 11:36 a.m .: Dortmund Mayor Ulrich Sierau clarifies that it is currently 14 coronavirus cases in Dortmund gives. With a view to football and the district derby, he says: “The next game day is still to come be performed. “
Update from March 13, 11:25: Given the Corona virus inform the City of Dortmund, the police and the BVB from 11.30 a.m. in a further press conference on the measures to be taken Revierderby on Saturday against Schalke 04. We will keep you up to date.
Coronavirus: Revierderby before cancellation? DFL issues opinion
Update from March 13, 10:24 a.m .: The Presidium of the German Football League (DFL) suggests “the Both leagues will play from next Tuesday through April 2nd, the end of the international break, to suspend“It says in a message. A decision on the proposal will be made at the next general meeting next Monday. It is only the 27th matchday, which is scheduled for March 20-22.
The goal is still to “end the season by the summer – from a sporting point of view, but especially because an early end of the season for some clubs existential consequences could have”.
That would mean that upcoming game day – including Revierderby BVB vs. Schalke – would take place. The DFL and the clubs are “with a view to the coming weekend continue in close exchange with the Federal Ministry of Health or the local health authorities at the respective stadium locations of the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. The health of the entire population, and thus of all football fans as well as all players in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, is a top priority, “it continues.
The #DFL– Presidium proposes to the general assembly to suspend the operation of the game #Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga from next Tuesday up to and including April 2 before ➡️ https://t.co/ZZvu06XqeB pic.twitter.com/YtGeQOMgyQ
– DFL German Football League (@DFL_Official) March 13, 2020
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Coronavirus: Revierderby BVB – Schalke before cancellation? DFB advises on termination
Update from March 13, 10.14 a.m .: Will the Bundesliga really be interrupted from now on? Loud image see two scenarios possible that the clubs discuss.
Indeed, the first see one immediate interruption as she recently asked for, among others, BVB sports director Michael Zorc. “This situation can be so extreme and extraordinary that we may need more flexibility in the future, “he said.” In the long run, it could be a matter of postponing lots. At a time when it is less of a health problem. ”
However, according to the report, there would be no need for this, since, unlike in other international leagues, there is still no positive player in the Bundesliga.
Scenario 2: The matchday takes place as planned Ghost game day instead of. However, the clubs would have to ensure that no fans travel to the stadium. A silent undertaking. On Monday, the next steps would be decided at the DFL meeting.
Update from March 13, 9:49 a.m .: Are these the first signs that the game day will not take place? Schalke 04 has just scheduled for 12:15 p.m. press conference with coach David Wagner before the Revierderby on Saturday at BVB called off. It is a precautionary measure “in conjunction with Covid 19”.
Update from March 13, 9.30 a.m .: The Revierderby between the BVB and the FC Schalke is about to be canceled – just like the full day of the Bundesliga. That reports the Rheinische Post on Friday morning and relies on information from club circles.
The German Football League (DFL) therefore advises on Friday morning about one immediate cessation of game operations in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga because of the rampant corona pandemic. A short-term decision is expected because Fortuna Düsseldorf and SC Paderborn will open the game day on Friday evening.
That is the focus of the game day Revierderby between BVB and FC Schalke 04. Before the ghost game scheduled for Saturday, BVB had appealed to the fans not to be in the immediate vicinity of the stadium. “As much as we regret that we have to do without your black and yellow support in the stadium, health is clearly in the foreground. Everyone is asked to show responsibility and thus protect themselves and other people from being infected with the corona virus Case of a derby victory, “the black and yellow had announced.
The royal blue also called not to travel to Dortmund.
Update from March 12, 6:24 p.m .: Both the police and Borussia Dortmund and the FC Schalke 04 have urged on Saturday despite the Terrier derbies not after Dortmund to travel. The fans’ response immediately followed in an emotional statement by the Bündnis Südtribüne Dortmund.
“Even if we naturally want to give the team the greatest possible motivation for a derby in front of empty seats, for example by receiving a bus, we will NOT gather in front of the Westfalenstadion. The same applies to the time during and after Game, regardless of the result, “it says. The alliance also called for the upcoming Bundesliga matchday to be suspended. “The fact that the game operations in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga are not yet suspended does not testify to foresight and a sense of responsibility, especially towards vulnerable parts of society and employees in hospitals and other facilities.”
Coronavirus / Revierderby: Why the Bundesliga could then pause
Update from March 12, 5:18 p.m .: In many sports, the game is suspended until further notice. In addition to the Spanish and Italian leagues, Major League Soccer has now announced a 30-day break. A scenario that also appears inevitable in the Bundesliga after the weekend.
In the late Thursday afternoon, FC Schalke 04 appealed to the fans. In it, the club calls not to travel to Dortmund at the weekend to support the royal blues in the district derby. “It is difficult for us to have to do without your royal blue support. We know that you are 1904 percent behind us! The most important thing in the current situation is to decisively slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19) in Germany. So risk groups – older people as well as fellow citizens with previous illnesses – if possible not to be infected. We all have this responsibility, “says the association.
Update from March 12, 2:59 p.m .: As the UEFA announced on Thursday that a crisis meeting would be held next Tuesday, March 17. To the Video conference Representatives of the 55 member associations together with the board of directors of European club association and the European leagues, as well as a representative from FIFPro. In the crisis meeting will be comprehensive about the game operation all national and European competitions, including the UEFA EURO 2020, discussed, it says.
According to information from Radio Marca all European competitions will be suspended for the time being. The games in the Europa League on Thursday evening may have been affected.
In the light of ongoing developments in the spread of Covid-19, UEFA has invited various stakeholders to discuss European football’s response to the outbreak.
Discussions will include all domestic and European competitions, including UEFA EURO 2020.
Full statement:
– UEFA (@UEFA) March 12, 2020
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Coronavirus / Revierderby: DFB debates season break in the Bundesliga
Update from March 12, 2:06 p.m .: The Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 should take place on Saturday as planned as a ghost game. But what happens afterwards? Like DFB general secretary Friedrich Curtius compared to the Kicker betrayed, currently even about one Abort of the Bundesliga season due to the Corona virus debated.
“Nobody can yet understand the consequences of this Corona virus for football in its entirety, “Curtius is quoted as saying.” We have to deal with all scenarios in order to be prepared if the game should be interrupted or the season even have to be ended prematurely. “
A would also be possible Suspend game operationshow the Spanish first and second league will do in the coming weeks. Representatives of the national association RFEF had a break of two rounds in an emergency meeting on Thursday due to the Corona virus SARS-CoV-2 prescribed.
Revierderby: BVB and police with coronavirus with an urgent request
Update from March 12, 12.20 p.m .: The request from Borussia Dortmund awarded the Dortmund police Reprint: “We appeal to the reason and the sense of responsibility of the spectators not to travel to Dortmund for the game. The city and the police are in close contact with both clubs,” said police spokeswoman Cornelia Weigandt.
So it finds that Revierderby on Saturday not only in camera. Also crowds of people are said to be circulating Corona virus can be avoided (information on the corona virus in NRW in our live ticker).
“Should some fans nevertheless go to the stadium area, the Dortmund police will be prepared. If there are disputes or disturbances, we will take action,” announced the chief police director Udo Tönjann.
Revierderby: scenes like in Paris? BVB with an urgent request to the fans
Update from March 12, 11:51 a.m .: Ahead of the event taking place on Saturday Terrier derbies between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 BVB spoke up with an urgent request. The reason for this was the scenes from Wednesday evening in Paries, when several thousand PSG fans had gathered in front of the Prinzenpark Stadium in Paris.
Accordingly, the advises BVB urgently refrain from following the derby on Saturday in the immediate vicinity of the Dortmund Westphalia Stadium. “As much as we regret that we have to do without your black and yellow support in the stadium, health is clearly in the foreground. Everyone is asked to show responsibility and thus protect themselves and other people from being infected with the Corona virus. Even in the event of a derby victory. In addition, there is a request not to hold “public viewings”, says the Message.
An alternative has already been prepared. The pay TV station Sky the Bundesliga will broadcast free of charge over the next two match days.
Update from March 12, 9.25 a.m .: The round of 16 second leg in the Champions League on Wednesday between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund was held in camera. Still, that didn’t stop several thousand PSG fans from marching together to the Prinzenpark Stadium in Paris, at the gates for vocal support to worry about and then celebrate the move into the quarter-finals together with the team.
A scenario that cannot be ruled out with a view to the upcoming one Revierderby on Saturday (3.30 p.m. / in the live ticker and live on TV). “We try to find solutions for all imaginable scenarios,” said a police spokeswoman in an interview with the Ruhr news. “At the moment we do not know how the supporters of both clubs will react to this decision,” it said.
However, one thing is already certain: That 156th derby between BVB and Schalke 04 will be a very special one. The game on Wednesday evening had already hinted at what football fans in Germany could expect in the coming weeks – especially with a view to literally ghostly mood in the stadium.
“Not the best solution …”: Burgstaller on “Geister” Derby – Information for ticket holders
Update March 10, 3:46 p.m .: Schalke striker Guido Burgstaller has not exactly become a fan of Ghost games voiced in the Bundesliga. “What is happening now is not the best solution for football“said the 30-year-old:” But we accept that and I hope it helps. “
He would of course become one different atmosphere rule in the stadium, “but it will still be played football“, said Burgstaller before the upcoming district derby on Saturday at BVB:” It is also not nice to show up in front of empty ranks. But if it improves the situation health comes naturally.
That is within the team Corona virus not too big an issue, said Burgstaller: “It doesn’t help now if you cause panic in the team. We don’t shake hands, we wash our hands more often than before. That’s the only thing that’s different.”
Revierderby becomes a ghost game: BVB – Schalke without spectators – information for ticket holders
Update March 10, 3.13 p.m .: Also Schalke 04 has once again confirmed that the club is the normal for all card buyers Refund ticket price becomes. “The S04 fans don’t have to do anything about it, they get it Ticket price automatically back in the same way that was used for payment. This will happen in the next few days, “said the royal blue.
Update from March 10, 1:52 p.m .: There is still something left, but: That too Top match of Borussia Dortmund against FC Bayern Munich the city of Dortmund will be on April 4th before empty ranks occur. According to previous estimates, the city leaders in Dortmund assume that the expected NRW decree for major events until at least mid-April It is valid, as Dortmund Mayor Ullrich Sierau (SPD) said on Tuesday. “Until then, the situation will be reassessed,” the city said.
Update from March 10, 1.40 p.m .: The BVB home game against Schalke 04 will therefore take place without spectators. So everyone would have toTickets canceled be, as Borussia Dortmund announced. It was also said that the Card price “in all cases” refunded will.
“In concrete terms, this means: Tickets that were bought in the BVB call center, online shop or direct sales are sold to the customer account refunded. Anyone who has bought tickets through BVB ticket agencies will get the ticket price back there. Tickets purchased from the guest will reimbursed via FC Schalke 04. The BVB ticketing will shortly be emailed to all ticket buyers, “the club informed.” Season ticket shares will be refunded as soon as we have reliable information about the remaining match days. “
Update from March 10, 12.55 p.m .: The FC Schalke 04 has as a consequence of the coronavirus crisis everyone until further notice public training sessions canceled. This also applies to the traditionally well-attended final training before the district derby at BVB.
Corona virus in Dortmund: Revierderby BVB – Schalke becomes a ghost game
Update from March 10, 12:33 p.m .: The City of Dortmund in the person of Mayor Ullrich Sierau has – after a long preface – just confirmed in a press conference: The Revierderby between BVB and Schalke takes place due to the coronavirus crisis on Saturday without viewers instead of!
“The game will take place, but without spectators. We have no discretion,” said Sierau. He spoke of a decree by the State Health Minister Karl-Josef Laumann, which is expected in the afternoon. The health authorities could no longer weigh them up.
Security and media representatives are allowed. The club should make a list with the necessary people who are indispensable for this game.
“We will be consistent when it comes to events. We want to break as many infection chains as possible. We want to do our part,” Sierau said in his preface
Update from March 10, 11:43 a.m .: Meanwhile they also report Ruhr newsthat the district derby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 before empty ranks will be held. So they would have Health authorities that arranged. Also Journalists and largely security forces shouldn’t be in Germany’s largest stadium. For BVB, this would be the second ghost game within a few days after the Champions League duel on Wednesday at PSG.
Update from March 10, 11:40 a.m .: The city of Dortmund wants from 12 p.m. in a press conference on the current State of the corona virus inform in the city. This will include information on how the city will handle events – including the Revierderby on Saturday.
Update from March 10, 11:37 a.m .: After the catch-up game between Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Köln will take place without spectators, the district derby between BVB and Schalke on Saturday will also be a so-called ghost game. At least that reports n-tv. However, there is still no official confirmation.
Corona virus in Dortmund: Revierderby as a ghost game? BVB expects to lose millions
Update from March 10, 10.12 a.m .: The BVB “threatens” Revierderby against Schalke 04 without a viewer – which also economic consequences would bring with it.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA said, “currently no significant, lasting negative effects on the net worth, financial position and results of operations of the company “to be expected due to the current corona virus situation, but also admitted that ghost games are definitely”negative impacts on consolidated earnings before taxes “in an order of magnitude between 2.5 and 3.0 million euros per match day concerned would arise.
However, it continues: “The Public health and thus also applies to all football fans top priority. However, the goal must be to find the appropriate path between justified provision and excessive caution in different areas of life. “
Corona virus in Dortmund: Revierderby as a ghost game? Decision is imminent
Update from March 10, 9:16 a.m .: Find that Revierderby between the BVB and Schalke next Saturday with or without spectators? For Tuesday have been in this regard decisions announced.
So far, German football and the authorities have had a hard time uniform line in dealing with the Spread of the corona virus to find. Health Minister Jens Spahn’s recommendation to cancel large events with more than 1,000 visitors more aggressively is actually clear. However, the health authorities are responsible in NRW.
Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn (CDU) “encourages” to refuse to play again. The BVB – Schalke district derby would also be affected.
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Update from March 9, 2:34 p.m .: Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn (CDU) has German sport and therefore football in the light of Spread of the corona virus again to Cancellation of major events prompted. “I strongly encourage those responsible to cancel events with more than 1000 participants until further notice,” Spahn repeated his recommendation from the previous day in Berlin on Monday.
He added: “It is certainly easier to do without a concert, a visit to a club, a football game than to go to work every day. I mean that very seriously: The next weeks and months will depend on this gradation. Everyone has to weigh this up for himself. “
Spahn appeals to individual responsibility to minimize the possibility of infection and to reduce contact with others in general.
Corona virus in NRW: Revierderby BVB – Schalke as a ghost game? DFL boss Seifert with a clear statement
Update from March 9, 2:11 p.m .: It actually threatens Revierderby without spectators. Because DFL managing director Christian Seifert calculates due to the spread of the corona virus Ghost games on the next Bundesliga matchday in the Bundesliga.
“We would like to have the next game day with spectators play. Unfortunately, that is not realistic“said the head of the German Football League (DFL) on Monday at” Bild Live ” complete cancellation of the matchday next weekend Seifert, however, excluded. “We decided that the Matchday takes place, purely sporty. With how many viewers and whether without, that’s one Decision that the authorities have to make“explained the 50-year-old. Already on Sunday afternoon the DFL had announced a prompt meeting with the professional clubs because of the corona virus.
Update from March 9, 12.43 p.m .: Find that Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 because of the Corona virus on Saturday in camera?
“We expect tomorrow at the latest Tuesday with a binding decision the responsible authorities, “said BVB on Monday:” We cannot and do not want to anticipate this at the moment. “
Shortly before it had become known that the second round of the second leg of the Dortmund on Wednesday with ex-coaches Thomas Tuchel and Paris Saint-Germain will take place without spectators.
Update from March 9, 11:57 a.m .: The corona virus already has the first consequence for BVB this week. Because Borussia Dortmund’s round of 16 second leg in the Champions League near Paris Saint-Germain will take place on Wednesday without spectators. The police prefecture announced this decision.
Corona virus in Dortmund: horror message for fans in front of Derby BVB – Schalke
Dortmund – The Bundesliga threaten Ghost games. That could also be the upcoming Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 on Saturday afternoon (3:30 p.m. / in our live ticker).
NRW Prime Minister Armin Laschet announced on Sunday that he would follow the recommendations of Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn. This had advocated Major events suspend for the time being.
“Large events naturally tend to transmit a lot,” said Laschet in the evening in the ARDShow “Report from Berlin”: “That is why we are now going to (…) implement this advice here in North Rhine-Westphalia.”
Corona virus in Dortmund: Revierderby BVB – Schalke probably without a spectator
NRW Minister of Health Karl-Josef Laumann (CDU) confirmed in the evening on the ARD talk show “Anne Will”: “We made a very clear decision to implement this recommendation from the Federal Minister of Health.”
That would be next to that Revierderby between the BVB and Schalke also affect the catch-up game between Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Köln on Wednesday (6.30 p.m. / Sky). In order to keep the schedule in the leagues, these games could possibly take place without spectators.
Coronavirus in NRW: Advice from Federal Health Minister Spahn
In the last instance, the health authorities in the respective cities decide. How these react to a recommendation from the state government remained open at first. Spahn had previously “encouraged” the authorities to “Events with more than 1000 participants until further notice “: In my opinion, they are still being hesitantly canceled. In view of the dynamic development of the past few days, this should be changed quickly, “Spahn said on Twitter.
Recently, some spectators took advantage of Borussia Mönchengladbach’s offer and returned tickets for the top game against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. 550 people from the Heinsberg district most affected by the virus would have made use of it. In the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the number of coronavirus infections continues to rise sharply.
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