Sevilla Appeals Champions League Ban on Away Fans at Lens

The Spanish club, Sevilla, has lodged an appeal with French authorities following a ban on their supporters attending a Champions League game at Lens. The ban comes in response to a fan being killed ahead of a Ligue 1 game earlier this month. Sevilla has expressed their opposition to the decision and is pushing to allow their fans to attend the crucial game. The situation has raised questions about the rights of Spanish and European citizens and sparked a debate about how the situation was handled. Regardless, both clubs are still aiming to secure a spot in the Europa League.

Sevilla Appeals Ban on Fans for Champions League Game at Lens

Sevilla has lodged an appeal with French authorities after a ban was imposed on their supporters attending Tuesday’s Champions League game at Lens. The ban comes after a fan was killed ahead of a Ligue 1 game earlier this month. The Spanish club was informed of the decision on Monday and has appealed the ban in an attempt to get their fans to the game against Lens.

The ban has been extended to include Sevilla supporters despite the club’s efforts to stop the ban, especially for fans who had already booked flights and made travel arrangements. The club president, Jose Castro, expressed his frustration with the ban, calling it unacceptable and a breach of the rights of Spanish and European citizens.

The ban has sparked controversy, with both the clubs’ managers speaking out against the decision. Lens manager Franck Haise expressed regret over the ban and questioned how the country would manage the Olympic Games if it couldn’t welcome 300 Sevilla fans on French soil.

This ban impacts both Lens and Sevilla, as both teams are vying for a spot in the Europa League. Lens currently have five points, three ahead of Sevilla, and a draw would secure their spot in the Europa League. However, a win for Sevilla would see them finish third on the head-to-head tiebreaker after a draw with Lens in Spain.