Lyon increases security measures ahead of Fenerbahçe match due to 2017 Beşiktaş incidents
French authorities and Lyon management have implemented strict measures to ensure stand security ahead of the Champions League play-off second leg.
Ahead of Fenerbahçe's Champions League play-off second leg match against Lyon, French authorities have raised security measures to the highest level to prevent a repeat of the incidents that occurred during the 2017 match against Beşiktaş.
Fear of the Beşiktaş Nightmare in France
Following the announcement of the two-legged Champions League play-off series against Fenerbahçe, Lyon executives are making intensive efforts to prevent an atmosphere favoring Turkish supporters in the stadium.
Strict Ticket and Infiltration Prevention Measures
Wanting to prevent Fenerbahçe supporters from infiltrating other stands, the club implemented a segmentation policy in ticket sales, allocating tickets primarily to specific season ticket holders and loyalty program members.
Invalidation Procedure for Illegal Tickets
In inspections regarding illegal ticket sales, the club management confirmed that 437 ticket sales incidents were processed and these tickets were invalidated.
High Risk Classification and Prefectural Decisions
For the match classified as 4 out of 5 in terms of risk by the National Division for the Fight against Hooliganism, the Rhône Prefecture decided to take significant security measures.