Security increased for the Champions League Final at Wembley

The stadium of Wembley prepares to host the final of the Champions League of UEFA in a match where they will face each other this Saturday Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmundwhere the tension will not only be on the field, but also around the Wembley stadium where security measures have been intensified after what happened at Euro 2020.

The specter of violence experienced in that final, where thousands of fans without a ticket broke into the stadium, has led the authorities to completely rethink the strategy to maintain peace in the vicinity of London. Wembley has become a fortress, with a display of human and technological resources not seen until now in a Champions League Final match.

The security device at Wembley for the Champions League Final includes more than 2,500 security personnel, equipped with body cameras, The infrastructure in and around the stadium was also improved with reinforced fences and a state-of-the-art surveillance systemseek to deter possible offenders and guarantee the tranquility of attendees.

The collaboration between the Metropolitan Police and other police forces has allowed the establishment of a security perimeter that covers not only the stadium, but also the fan areas and public transport points. It is expected that this coordination will avoid crowds and facilitate fans’ access to the event.

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