Security craze at Alba Berlin: Massive restrictions for Euroleague game!

Security craze at Alba Berlin: Massive restrictions for Euroleague game!

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the eagerly awaited Euroleague game between Alba Berlin and Maccabi Tel Aviv takes place in the Uber-Arena. In the course of this event, extensive security measures are planned, which were announced by the Berlin police. According to rbb | 24 , streets in the vicinity of the hotel of the Israeli team and the venue are closed to traffic. Parts of Axel-Springer-Straße, Krausenstraße and Schützenstraße are particularly affected from Wednesday, 4 p.m. to Friday, 11 a.m. The police recommend by bypassing these areas.

closures and safety precautions

The security measures are extensive: public meetings and elevators in the blocked zones are not permitted. Vehicles and mobile containers, such as trash can, must be removed from the said areas. Objects that are not removed in good time could be disposed of by the police, as reported berlin.de . Residents and authorized persons should always have their ID cards with them to gain access to the closed areas.

These measures are an answer to the latest violent excesses that took place in a football game between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam, where there were serious riots. Several injuries and numerous arrests were the result. The police emphasize that security is a top priority during the game and a problem as in Amsterdam should be avoided to ensure that the focus is on sporting events.

Excerpts from the statements of the Alba players show that despite the tense security situation, the team strives to concentrate on the game. Jonas Mattisseck is positive about the security measures and emphasizes that a good security situation is important for the players. "Better too much than too little security," says the national player.