Security is being reinforced ahead of Wednesday’s quarter-final in Paris
Security will be increased at Champions League games this week after a media outlet supporting the Islamic State group published threats against venues.
A pro-IS media channel has published several images calling for attacks at stadiums hosting quarter-final ties on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Uefa said it was aware of the threats, but said games in Madrid, Paris and London would go ahead as planned.
Ministers in both France and Spain have confirmed enhanced security measures.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said there would be “considerably reinforced” security measures in place when PSG play Barcelona in Paris on Wednesday.
Mr Darmanin continued: “I will remind you that only 10 days ago, IS shared a picture of the Munich stadium and said action should be taken against sports venues that host football games – although all sports can be targeted. Given how important the Champions League is for football, we are of course talking to our partners.”
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