Police Set Demands for Palmeiras to Expand Visiting Section Against Fluminense in Libertadores
São Paulo’s Military Police have imposed a series of technical conditions on Palmeiras to authorize the expansion of the visiting section for Fluminense in the Libertadores semifinals.
The pursuit of an advantage in the stands for the decisive CONMEBOL Libertadores clash has encountered a significant bureaucratic obstacle. Palmeiras, aiming to increase the capacity of the visiting section at Allianz Parque from 2,000 to 4,000 seats, has received a strict response from the Military Police (PMESP). To proceed with the plan, the São Paulo-based club must meet stringent requirements focused on stadium security and logistics.
The corporation made it clear that authorization will not be automatic. In addition to the mandatory update of the Fire Department’s Inspection Certificate (AVCB), the club needs to present a detailed plan demonstrating operational feasibility to accommodate double the number of Fluminense fans. Logistical security for high-profile match days is the authorities’ primary concern.
Demands and Security
The PMESP classified the increased capacity as a complex operation, given the need to control crowd flow and prevent conflicts around the arena. The club must detail how access and escort for visiting fans will be managed to minimize risks.
The M360 Team highlighted in an analysis of standard procedures for high-risk games:
Public safety is paramount, and any modification to section capacities requires impact studies and full compliance with current structural regulations.
The Reciprocity Factor
While dealing with the demands in São Paulo, the Palmeiras management maintains a reciprocity strategy. Palmeiras has formally requested Fluminense to reserve 10% of the total Maracanã capacity for visiting fans in the first leg, aiming to equalize the level of support in both stadiums.
It’s worth remembering that CONMEBOL maintains a neutral stance on the matter, clarifying that the regulations do not obligate clubs to offer more than the minimum required. The final decision, therefore, depends on an agreement between the teams.
Behind-the-scenes activity promises to be intense in the coming days. Should Palmeiras manage to meet the Military Police’s demands, the expectation is that the Palmeiras stadium will host a larger contingent of Fluminense supporters, raising the stakes in the battle for a spot in the final. To follow the developments of this decision, stay tuned to the M360 Team.
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