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OPERATIONSBARCELONA vs ARSENALBARCELONA

OPERATIONAL BRIEF: BARCELONA

STATUS: ELEVATED RISK
Last Updated: 0930 HRS|Author: Field Agent
ENTRY REQ

VISA FREE

SAFETY SCORE

7/10

AVG BEER

€5.00

FIXTURE INTELLIGENCE: Barcelona vs Arsenal

RIVALRY ALERT

High demand fixture. Pickpocket gangs target fans on La Rambla.

FAN ZONE

Port Olympic bars designated for English fans.

OPERATIONAL ASSETS

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GETTING TO THE GROUND

Camp Nou / Montjuïc access can be a hike. Montjuïc requires a funicular or shuttle bus.

Warning: Pickpockets on Metro are endemic.

STADIUM ACCESS

Netting often obscures view in away end. Perspex screens common. 0.0% beer only.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Hard plastic bottles
  • Cans
  • Flares

CRITICAL

Strict ID checks against ticket names.

RECOMMENDED ZONE

Eixample is safer than the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic) late at night.

RECOMMENDED

Eixample offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

FIND HOTELS IN THIS ZONE (15 APR)

OPERATIONAL MAP

BARCELONA

41.3851, 2.1734

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TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

Plaça Reial

Off La Rambla

Common meeting point. Police presence heavy but generally hands-off unless provoked.

POLICE PROFILE

Heavy Handed

Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan Police) are known for using batons quickly if crowds surge.

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