Real Madrid try to get rid of ticket reselling by using wristbands

John Bridgen 9 years ago 154
Real Madrid squad training at PSG stadium the Parque de los Príncipes. Twitter

It's a big problem for many clubs across Europe, some fans who have access to tickets will resell Champions League and Cup game tickets for a huge increase in price to make a large profit.

Tonight, supports that have brought a ticket will also be given a wrist band which will be essence to get into the stadium to watch Real Madrid's Champions League group stage match against PSG.

The Spanish club has decided to do this to combat the reselling of tickets which plagues the footballing community. By using wristbands officials will be able to see who are Real Madrid supports with the band saying "all access".

Los blancos fans who want to enter PSG's stadium 'Parc des Princes' will have to display their wrist bands alongside the tickets that they have bought. If they aren't wearing the wristband they wont be allowed into the stadium, so its important they don't lose them.

Will it work? Do you think other teams will copy Real Madrid's initiative?

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