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Bayern Munich's home Champions League clash against Chelsea 'set to be played behind closed doors' as it becomes latest fixture to become affected by coronavirus outbreak

Bayern Munich's Champions League second leg clash with Chelsea at the Allianz Arena is set to be played behind closed doors, due to ongoing fears of the spread of coronavirus.

Reports from Germany suggest the Bavarian government are moving to take action, in order to maintain the virus is contained and does not spread further within the country.

German publication Spiegel have revealed the local powers in Munich are looking to cancel or restrict events which will attract over 1000 spectators.

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea in the Champions League is set to be played behind closed doors

With a move in place to restrict events in the area, Bayern's Champions League home game against Chelsea on March 18 and the Bundesliga game against Eintracht Frankfurt four days later would be affected according to Bild.