Are you traveling with us to Thessaloniki? All info at a glance

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 info below carefully.

More than 1000 Bruges supporters will arrive on Greek soil in the coming hours. It was previously advised against wearing club colors and singing loudly outside the stadium and advised to stay in groups as much as possible and away from Toumba next to the match.

Meeting point

On Thursday, the day of the match, a meeting point is planned in the port of Thessaloniki where all Bruges fans are best to group together. The meeting point is at the intersection of Navarchou Kountouriotou Street and Salimonos, where you can continue walking through the central gate on Salaminos Street to the meeting point located 300 meters further on the right.

To access the meeting point, you will need a valid match ticket and ID. You are asked to be present at least around 6 p.m. local time, as buses will depart from this meeting point one hour later to take all fans to the stadium under police escort. Wheelchair users will also take this bus and be assisted on the spot. After the match there will be a delay of at least 30 minutes so that the buses can reach the stadium again.

Toumba Stadium

Toumba Stadium will be completely sold out Thursday night. The 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 descending to the match only with ticket and ID card. The bar, which closes 15 minutes before the end of the match, does not serve alcohol and payment is only possible by bank card. Power banks, backpacks and handbags are also not allowed.

In case of emergencies, you can also call the local numbers 2310-397-331 and 2310-397-300 as well as the general emergency number 112.

To recap:

- The first checks will be done at the entrance of the meeting point by the police where you will be searched and your ID card + ticket will be checked.

- Be at the meeting point by 6 p.m. at the latest so that the buses can leave for the stadium on time.

- Come only with ticket and ID. Flags and banners with a link to Club Brugge will be confiscated and in possession of pyrotechnic material you risk being arrested.

- After the match there will be a delay of at least half an hour so that the buses can get back to the stadium.