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Valencia vs Atalanta to be played behind closed doors due to coronavirus outbreak

Valencia's Champions League encounter with Atalanta will be played behind closed doors due to fears over the coronavirus outbreak.

Los Ches will have to make do without the support from their fans when they attempt to overturn a 4-1 aggregate scoreline in the second leg of their last-16 tie on March 10.

Spain's Health Minister, Salvador Illa, has recommended that all sporting events that include teams from zones designated as high-risk for coronavirus, such as northern Italy, should be held in empty stadiums.

UEFA have released an official statement confirming the news, which reads: "In view of the recent decision issued by the Conselleria de Sanidad de la Comunidad Valenciana (Ministry of Health of Valencia) and the statement from the Spanish Federation, UEFA confirms that the Valencia-Atalanta match, valid as the return leg of the UEFA Champions League last 16, can be played as scheduled (in terms of date, start time and venue), but must take place behind closed doors.