Getafe Offers to Close Stadium for Copa del Rey
Getafe Football Club is facing a unique challenge as they prepare to play one game behind closed doors in the early months of 2024. The sanction from the Supreme Court comes as a result of a pitch invasion by home fans at the Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez in 2017. Getafe has accepted the punishment and is now working with the RFEF and La Liga to determine which fixture will be affected. As they weigh their options, Getafe’s initial plan is to designate a possible Copa del Rey match as the selected game to be played without fans. The team’s flexibility in accommodating this punishment showcases their commitment to fair play and integrity within the sport.
Getafe to Play Behind Closed Doors in 2024 After Sanction from Supreme Court
Getafe will be playing one game behind closed doors at the start of 2024 due to a sanction from the Supreme Court. The decision comes after a pitch invasion by home fans at Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez in 2017 following their promotion play off win against Tenerife. Getafe have accepted the punishment and are working with the RFEF and La Liga to determine which game will be played without fans. The initial plan is to select a possible Copa del Rey match, with the potential for a home draw in the next round after their upcoming match against Atzeneta on December 5. The home game against Valencia on December 8 cannot be switched at short notice, so the behind closed doors match will likely be moved into 2024. Additional options for the behind closed doors game include the Copa del Rey third round matches scheduled for January 6-7 and a home league game against Rayo Vallecano on January 3.
