Thursday night, Blue & Black defends its 1-0 lead in Thessaloniki with a ticket to the Conference League semifinals at stake. Are you making the trip to Greece? Then be careful and read the below info carefully.
More than 1000 Bruges supporters will arrive on Greek soil in the coming hours. It was previously advised against wearing club colors outside the stadium and to stay in group as much as possible. On the day of the match, a meeting point is set up in the harbor of Thessaloniki, giving all Bruges fans the option to regroup. The meeting point is located at '1 Kountouriotou Street', which you can access through the central gate on Salaminos Street.
To access the meeting point, you will need a valid match ticket and ID. Be present at least around 6 p.m. local time, as buses will be put in from this meeting point an hour later to take all fans to the stadium under police escort. Wheelchair users will also take this bus and will be assisted on the spot.
Toumba Stadium
Toumba Stadium will be completely sold out Thursday night. More than 28,000 tickets all went out the door. Through 'Gate 8' you will gain access to the visitors' area. Lockers are available, but we recommend making your way to the match only with your ticket and ID card. The bar, which closes 15 minutes before the end of the match, does not serve alcohol; payment is only possible by bank card. Powerbanks, backpacks and handbags are also not allowed.
In case of an emergency, you can also call local numbers 2310-397-331 and 2310-397-300 as well as the general emergency number 112.