Unprecedented security plan set for Champions League final

By: Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press Posted: 7:48 AM CDT Tuesday, May. 28, 2019

MADRID - Spain says it will deploy unprecedented security measures for Saturday's "high risk" Champions League final in Madrid.

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MADRID - Spain says it will deploy unprecedented security measures for Saturday's "high risk" Champions League final in Madrid.

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MADRID – Spain says it will deploy unprecedented security measures for Saturday’s “high risk” Champions League final in Madrid.

Spanish authorities say the police operation prepared for the final between Liverpool and Tottenham will be the biggest ever for a sporting event in the Spanish capital.

Officials say the measures will surpass those put in place for last year’s Copa Libertadores final between Argentine rivals River Plate and Boca Juniors, a match that was also declared “high risk” by authorities.

Tottenham's Harry Kane after finishing the Tottenham Hotspur soccer team media open day training session, in London, Monday, May 27, 2019, ahead of their Champions League Final against Liverpool on Saturday in Madrid. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

More than 4,700 security personnel will be involved in the Champions League operation, which for the first time will include the use of drones to monitor fan activity.

More than 30,000 English fans are expected to watch the final at the 68,000-capacity Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.