MADRID: Valencia Basket’s Euroleague game against Maccabi Tel Aviv will take place in front of spectators at the Roig Arena on Thursday, marking the first game against an Israeli team in Spain this season with fans in attendance.
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The police had recommended the game should be played behind closed doors for security reasons amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine.
Although other Spanish teams, including Real Madrid, Barça, Baskonia, Baxi Manresa, and La Laguna Tenerife, have opted to play fixtures against Israeli teams in empty arenas this season, Valencia Basket decided otherwise after weeks of discussions with the government.
“The club will redouble its efforts at all levels and will take all necessary measures so that those who wish to do so can enjoy the game under normal conditions,” Valencia said in a statement on Wednesday.
