Sunday’s derby between Sporting CP and Benfica is regarded by the Public Security Police (PSP) as very risky, expecting around 45,000 spectators, and in this sense some restrictions will be introduced, as announced this Friday at a press conference. Artur Seraphim and quartermaster Francisco Alves. PSP representatives also assured that Benfica “does not have anything official” prepared to celebrate a possible title.
“There are no official celebrations planned. Benfica hasn’t prepared anything for this weekend. If spontaneous celebrations take place, there will be PSP teams in places where regular celebrations take place, and then the plan will be made public,” Mayor Francisco Alves said. ensuring that there is a “prepared plan to mobilize valences and teams for the entire weekend” as the celebration could take place on Saturday in case Porto loses at the Famalican Stadium. Moreover, it appeals to the civic sense of supporters. “Historically, there have been no problems, so we ask the fans to respect the instructions and accept the result,” he explained.
In recent days, there have been reports of members of Sporting CP selling tickets to opposing fans for seats in the stadium outside the visitor area, a situation that the PSP approves of the match organiser, in this case Sporting CP. “PSP is not in the business of selling tickets and is unaware of the variables that lead to ticket distribution. We can only make suggestions for the good development of the game. The responsibility lies with the promoter,” added the quartermaster, who relativized the problem. : “This situation happens in all games, with 45,000 people, it’s normal that it happens more often. If people go to the destination where they bought the ticket and behave normally, PSP won’t have to intervene.”
What is certain is that there will be restrictions at the José Alvalade stadium on Sunday, and in this sense Intendente Francisco Alves asked the fans to arrive early, keeping in mind that the gates will open at 18:30. “We expect 45,000 fans. We ask everyone to prepare for the trip in time and be at the stadium at 18:30. Then walk to Alvalade. If the schedule is respected, we will keep the Benfica fans there and the restrictions will be less on the neighboring arteries. Between 18:00 and 19:30 there will be more influence on the Rua Prof. Fernando da Fonseca and there will be traffic restrictions even for people who do not have nothing to do with the game. Benfica fans who want to bring their own car should leave it in the park next to the Ricardo Jorge Institute,” he concluded.
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