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Valencia vs. Atalanta UCL Match Closed to Fans Amid Coronavirus Concerns

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Valencia's upcoming UEFA Champions League clash with Atalanta will take place behind closed doors due to fears over the coronavirus spreading.

Per Football Italia, local authorities in Spain have decided not to let any fans attend Sunday's match. The basketball contest between Valencia and Armani Milano will also take place behind closed doors.

Regional Minister for Public Health Ana Barcelo explained the decision: "The decision to play behind closed doors at the Mestalla is final and irrevocable. It is not an issue of controlling those who enter the stadium. It is a public health issue that applies to all.