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Gerard Figueras: 'A Possibility' Barcelona vs. Napoli Played Behind Closed Doors

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Barcelona's match against Napoli at the Camp Nou in the UEFA Champions League on March 18 could be played behind closed doors, according to Gerard Figueras, the Catalan secretary for sport.

The tie is finely poised at 1-1 after the first leg at the Stadio San Paolo. Barca have the edge, however, given they have an away goal and are playing the second leg at home.

But they may have to play in the Camp Nou without fans after Figueras told Els Matins de Catalunya Radio that the match could be played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus outbreak (h/t Sport): "It's a possibility, although there's no decision taken yet.