Bayern Munich and Seville enthusiasts will be able to attend the UEFA Super Cup in September, but the Puskas Arena will operate at a reduced capacity due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
SPECTATORS shown through UEFA could enter the Budapest Stadium for the clash between Champions League and Europa League winners, no more than 30% of seats will be occupied.
The resolution was taken so that the governance framework can simply “study exactly the effect on viewers on the return of the UEFA gaming protocol” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said: “While it is vital to show that football can continue in difficult times without fans, the game has lost some of its character.
“We look forward to using the UEFA Super Cup in Budapest as a driving force that will begin to see the return of enthusiasts to our matches.
“We are working hard with the Hungarian federation and its government to put into place measures to ensure the fitness of all who attend and participate in the party.
“We will assume any danger to the protection of people.”
Bayern qualified for the centrepiece on 24 September with a 1-0 win in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, while Sevilla booked their spot with a thrilling 3–2 win over Inter in the Europa League final.
Uefa’s claims that the site’s capacity is 68,000, meaning that about 20,000 enthusiasts would be allowed at the most sensible limit proposed.
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