The first leg of Arsenal's Europa League round of 32 tie against Benfica could be moved from Portugal due to current Covid regulations. There is no travel corridor between Britain and Portugal and if that remains the case a new venue will have to be found. There is provision within UEFA protocols to rearrange the fixture – set for February 18 – to a stadium outside of Portugal. According to regulations introduced for the Europa League group stages onward, it would be up to Benfica to "propose a suitable alternative venue which may be in a neutral country." UEFA could step in if Benfica do not propose a new venue which is suitable for both teams and could choose where the game...
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