Molde v Hoffenheim to be played at Villarreal's stadium

UEFA have announced on Monday that the Europa League last 16 1st leg match between Norwegian side Molde and German side Hoffenheim will be played at Villarreal's Estadio de la Cerámica on 18th February at 21:00.

The match has been moved to Spain due to the pandemic and the subsequent entry regulations for Norway.

UEFA thanks Molde and Hoffenheim "for their close cooperation and support in finding a solution to the issue at hand, as well as the Royal Spanish Football Federation and Villarreal CF for their assistance and agreeing to host the match in question".

The return leg will be played at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena, Hoffenheim's stadium, on 25th February.

 

February 8, 2021