Staff Reporter.
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Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at home to Liverpool will not be moved abroad, following an easing of coronavirus restrictions.
The policy will end on 30 March with the Reds set to face Real on 6 April.
Granada can also host Manchester United in the Europa League on 8 April.
Other countries imposed similar restrictions on travel from Britain, leading to Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach moving both legs of their last-16 encounter to Budapest with Liverpool and RB Leipzig doing the same for their tie.
Meanwhile Real Madrid decided to name Carlos Sainz and Luka Doncic as honorary club members, which is the highest distinction awarded by our club.
“Real Madrid C. F. wishes to publicly express its recognition of the careers of these two leading figures in world sport, who are role models of our values and display their allegiance to Real Madrid and their passion for our club on a daily basis, “Madrid said in a statement.
Carlos Sainz is a legend and one of the greatest Spanish sportspersons of all time. His extraordinary trophy haul features two World Rally Championship titles amongst a host of other crowns, whilst he won the Dakar Rally on three occasions. He received the Princess of Asturias Sports Award in 2020.
Luka Doncic has gone on to become one of the greatest names in NBA and world basketball after graduating from the Real Madrid academy. He joined our club as a child, at the age of just 13, and played his part in enhancing our legacy as he lifted seven trophies in his 216 appearances for our first team: a EuroLeague and Intercontinental Cup apiece, three league crowns and two Copas del Rey.