There will be a little atmosphere in Belgrade after all!
Despite UEFA’s spectator ban for Friday’s Nations League clash when Germany visits Serbia, an exemption in the regulations will allow children under the age of 15, accompanied by teachers or coaches, to attend the match at the Rajko Mitić Stadium.
The Serbian Football Association currently expects around 5,000 spectators to be in attendance, according to a federation spokesperson speaking to the German Press Agency.
That is obviously a far cry
from the stadium’s usual capacity of approximately 55,000, but it is certainly better than playing in front of completely empty stands. Anyone familiar with the atmosphere at the Rajko Mitić Stadium knows how intimidating and lively the venue can be when it is packed.
UEFA imposed the ban as punishment for racist abuse by Serbian supporters, but Friday’s match will at least have some noise coming from the stands, and 5,000 young supporters in Belgrade might still make themselves heard.
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