Frankfurt Supporters Banned From Napoli’s Round Of 16 Game

Due to problems in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 match against Napoli, Eintracht Frankfurt supporters are not allowed to attend the second game.

Police had classified the first leg in Frankfurt on February 21 as high risk, and there had been some fan fighting before the game.

According to Eintracht, the interior ministry of Italy made the choice.

The Europa League champions Eintracht were penalized earlier this year after unrest during a game in Marseille.

Napoli has a 2-0 advantage after the first leg. On March 15, the second match will take played at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples.