Real Madrid vs. Marseille Match Declared High-Risk

September 12 -- According to RMC Sports, as the first round of the UEFA Champions League group stage approaches, the Spanish Ministry of the Interior has classified the match between Real Madrid and Marseille at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium as a "high-risk" event.

Madrid police will implement enhanced security measures around the stadium and strengthen entry checks for the game. This marks Marseille's return to the Champions League, facing a Real Madrid side led by Kylian Mbappé. Spanish authorities stated that the move aims to prevent fan conflicts and ensure the match proceeds smoothly.

Marseille fans have a history of rowdy behavior at away games. In 2008, during a match against Atlético Madrid at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, clashes broke out, and one Marseille fan was even sentenced for shoving a police officer, drawing widespread attention. Now, 17 years later, as Marseille returns to Madrid, authorities are on high alert, vowing to prevent similar incidents from recurring.