RB Leipzig’s Russian opponent could be excluded from the Europa League, says newspaper

Spartak Moscow can be excluded from the Europa League due to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to the German newspaper “Image”the official decision by Uefa should be announced later this Monday.

Due to the declared war between the two countries, football was used as a stage for protests all over the planet. After the start of the match, some measures are being taken by the federations and bodies involved with the sport, such as: termination of sponsorship contracts, removal of directors and the impediment to competing in international competitions.

The next club that should suffer some punishment is Spartak. Ayrton Lucas’ team, formerFluminenseis about to leave the Europa League.

On Sunday, the 27th, RB Leipzig used their social media to report on the status of their negotiations:

RB Leipzig is currently in intensive talks with UEFA about how to proceed in the round of 16 games in the Europa League against Spartak Moscow and expects the association to make a decision in the near future. pic.twitter.com/pHGbRaTa5d

— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) February 27, 2022

“RB Leipzig is currently in intense talks with UEFA on how to proceed in the Europa League round of 16 matches against Spartak Moscow and expects the association to take a decision in the near future.”

On Monday, he made another statement:

Oliver Mintzlaff comments on the current status of the Europa League games against Spartak Moscow:
“We continue to be in close contact with the associations and have complete confidence in UEFA and their decision. We assume that the games will be cancelled.” pic.twitter.com/4XfQOVWGZ3

— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) February 28, 2022

“Oliver Mintzlaff comments on the current situation of the Europa League games against Spartak Moscow: ‘We remain in close contact with the federations and we have full confidence in UEFA and its decision. We assume the games will be cancelled.’”