Atletico Madrid refund fans who failed to travel to Liverpool for Champions League clash

Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have refunded 290 fans who could t travel to Anfield fearing coronavirus outbreak. Diego Simeone’s men travelled to Anfield to play second leg of Round of 16 in Champions League. Atletico Madrid kcked out defending champions Liverpool, defeating m 4-2 on aggregate.

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Atletico Madrid refund fans for UCL clash against Liverpool

It is reported that more than 3,000 Atletico Madrid fans travelled to Merseyside for game against Liverpool. However, around 290 fans chose t to travel to UK in wake of coronavirus outbreak as well as advisories issued by Spanish health and government authorities. match was played just a day after all schools and colleges in Madrid were shut.

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Atletico Madrid refund fans: Liverpool decline to refund

According to Spanish publication Diario AS, Liverpool declined to refund ticket amount of 290 fans valued at €17,000 ($18,300). However, Atletico Madrid decided to cover costs from ir own accounts. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health Matw Ashton recently claimed that Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Champions League game should t have been played.

Ashton claimed that clash could have been one of major events responsible for spread of coronavirus on Merseyside. It is reported that around 54,000 people attended game. Cases of coronavirus reportedly went on to escalate around same time.

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Atletico Madrid refund fans: Rojiblancos defeat Liverpool in first leg

first leg of clash between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool was played at Wanda Metropolita. Saul Niguez scored only goal of game in 4th minute. Jurgen Klopp’s men failed to equalise and had opportunity to turn tie around at Anfield.

Atletico Madrid refund fans: Liverpool kcked out in second leg

second leg saw Liverpool take game to visitors. game was to be decided by extra-time play after a 1-1 tie in first 90 minutes. Later, a brace from Marcos Llorente and a goal from Alvaro Morata kcked Liverpool out of competition.

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