The last matchday of the Champions League has generated great expectation among fans due to the new format of the tournament and the exciting matchups on the card. However, an unexpected incident outside the Etihad Stadium has caused fear before the start of the match.
A van selling merchandise of the Sky Blues caught fire, prompting the evacuation of attendees and the arrival of firefighters. The incident occurred in the outer area of the Colin Bell stand of the stadium, where a gas tank ignited and engulfed the official products van in flames. Authorities established a perimeter around the fire to protect those present, and firefighters managed to extinguish the flames quickly.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident, and the effective work of police and firefighters prevented the match from being interrupted. The Manchester City vs. Bruges match will take place without setbacks, and fans are already inside the stadium ready to enjoy the game.
In this crucial match, Pep Guardiola's team is fighting for their place in the competition as they are in the qualifying position for the next round. On the other hand, Bruges is in a qualifying position, but their advancement is at risk if they lose to the locals and teams below them gain points, as only three units separate the Sky Blues and Bruges in the table.
