Champions League and Europa League fixtures have been suspended as countries put all their efforts to contain the coronavirus spread. This is the first time the football body has put a complete stop to any of its sporting activities. The fixture between Barcelona and Napoli was scheduled to happen next week. Real Madrid vs Manchester City and Juventus vs Lyon had already been postponed.
'In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed. This includes the remaining UEFA Champions League, Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020; all UEFA Europa League, Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 19 March 2020; all UEFA Youth League, quarterfinal matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020. Further decisions on when these matches take place will be communicated in due course', said a statement put out by UEFA.
UEFA will also discuss the fate of Euro 2020 after an emergency video conference involving all 55 European football associations.
