Villarreal-OM: Spanish authorities classify match as high risk and close several schools. Around 1,200 Marseille supporters are expected in Villarreal on Thursday for the round of 16 second leg of the Europa League.

In the first leg, OM won 4-0. After the lighting of several smoke bombs in the previous round against Shakhtar Donetsk, Marseille fans are under threat of a travel ban from UEFA in the event of a recurrence. The match is scheduled for Thursday at 6:45 p.m.