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Fans banned from Barca v Napoli Champions League tie over coronavirus

Barcelona's last 16 second leg match against Napoli becomes the third Champions League match to be ordered behind closed doors [COURTESY]

Barcelona's Champions League round of 16 return match against Napoli scheduled for March 18 has been ordered to be played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus outbreak, both clubs announced Tuesday.

"The Champions League match scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, between FC Barcelona and Napoli, will be played at Camp Nou behind closed doors," the Spanish giants said on Twitter.

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