Juventus-Lyon Champions League game behind closed doors in Turin, says Lyon chief Aulas

Lyon will take on Juventus in second leg of ir Champions League last-16 tie behind closed doors in Turin next week, French club's president Jean-Michel Aulas told AFP on Tuesday. Italy has put a stop to all sporting events taking place until April 3 in a country-wide lockdown aimed at slowing deadly coronavirus outbreak that has killed 631 people in just over two weeks, but competitions which fall under international jurisdiction can be held. "We have received a letter from UEFA which tells us that match will be in Turin and behind closed doors," Aulas s to AFP.

Juventus-Lyon CL game behind closed doors

Lyon will travel to face Serie A leaders Juve at Allianz Stadium on March 17 with a 1-0 lead from first leg in France and with home fans to create a hostile atmosphere as y aim to reach quarter-finals.

"We will take precautions. We will only go to Turin on day of match. It is 45 minutes by plane from Lyon," added Aulas.

"We will check players before travelling re and back. We are also going to disinfect hotel where we will go before game."

Atalanta's 4-3 win over Valencia in Spain in Champions League on Tuesday was played behind closed doors, while fans will be allowed to attend Wednesday's game between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund in France. Next week's games between Bayern Munich and Chelsea in Germany and between Barcelona and Napoli in Spain will also go ahead behind closed doors. Juventus seemed unaffected by lack of home support at weekend as y beat Inter Milan 2-0 in a ghostly atmosphere, ir last Serie A match until government withdraws its current decree. Lyon will have to play ir domestic matches behind closed doors until April 15 following a decision by French football league on Tuesday.

Im credits: AP