MANCHESTER: A fire broke out at a concession stand outside Manchester City’s stadium ahead of the team’s Champions League match against Brugge on Wednesday.
Videos shared online showed large flames and smoke coming from the stand, located near the players’ entrance at the Etihad Stadium.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the smell of smoke remained in the air for some time afterward as supporters waited to be let inside.
Security staff had cordoned off the area and kept supporters away.
City play Brugge in a must-win game as the new-look league phase of the Champions League reaches its conclusion.
The 2023 champion City are 25th in the standings. They need to win to secure a place in the playoffs for the round of 16.
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Fire breaks out ahead of Man City’s Champions League match against Brugge
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Fire breaks out ahead of Man City’s Champions League match against Brugge
- Security staff had cordoned off the area and kept supporters away
Mbappe included in Real Madrid squad to face Man City
- The French superstar missed training on Tuesday
- Los Blancos have won just two of their last seven matches
MADRID: Real Madrid named Kylian Mbappe in their squad to face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday amid doubts over his fitness.
The French superstar missed training on Tuesday, with Madrid telling AFP it was because of a broken finger but also other discomfort.
Spanish media have reported Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is set for the sack if his team lose against Pep Guardiola’s side.
Los Blancos have won just two of their last seven matches across all competitions.
Mbappe is the team’s top scorer this season with 25 goals in 21 games across all competitions.
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