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Barcelona and Napoli’s UEFA Champions League match next week will be played behind closed doors due to the worsening coronavirus outbreak in Spain.

The Spanish giants will host the Italian side at Camp Nou for the second leg of their Round of 16 fixture on Wednesday, March 18.

Barcelona have the advantage of an away goal but both sides have all to play for after the 1-1 draw in Italy.

In a statement, Barcelona said the decision was taken after a meeting with government representatives and the club was following official recommendations.

“It is a decision that the Club

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