LaLiga games could be played behind closed doors from next weekend as coronavirus cases in Spain hit 1,200 on Monday.
The coronavirus crisis could see LaLiga matches played behind closed doors from the coming weekend, as the number of cases of the disease continues to rise in Spain.
LaLiga not told to play behind closed doors yet - but that may change
The Spanish league, which is to base its decisions on the reports it receives from the country's health authorities, has so far received no recommendations that LaLiga games should be played without fans present - but it is believed this could change in the coming hours.
Speaking in Madrid last week, LaLiga president Javier Tebas said the organisation had contingency arrangements in place, telling reporters: "We have a commission within LaLiga following the issue closely, and have drawn up plans of action for different cities".
Sevilla-Roma Europa League clash to be played behind closed doors
"We will only announce measures when they have been determined and agreed upon," said Spain's health minister, Salvador Illa, on Monday, as he confirmed that Thursday's Europa League last-16 first leg between Sevilla and Roma will be played behind closed doors at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
Meanwhile, Spanish Football Federation sources said the body will closely adhere to the "recommendations we receive from the government, via the health ministry or the different autonomous regions. When dealing with epidemics, we must abide by what the health authorities say."
Schools closed as coronavirus spread continues in Spain
Schools were closed in Madrid and the Basque city of Vitoria on Monday, as the number of positive coronavirus tests in Spain hit 1,200. Having been at 10 on Saturday, the death toll in the country has now climbed to 30.