Champions League redraw sparks ticket fury after fans snap up flights and seats to watch last-16 clashes
FANS were left fuming after being hit in the pocket by Uefa’s decision to conduct a re-draw this afternoon.
European football’s governing body botched their initial go at the Champions League last-16 draw this morning.
Manchester United’s number was left out of the pot to face Atletico Madrid in the initial draw.
They had initially drawn Villarreal – something that should not have been possible as they were both in Group F and therefore not eligible to meet in the last-16.
An initial redraw was ordered and United’s crosstown rivals Man City were then selected to play Unai Emery’s side.
But then United were not put back in the mix to face Atletico.
Realising their error amid complaints from the likes of Diego Simeone’s side, Uefa stunningly ordered a complete re-draw.
But fans that had already booked flights were left bemused by the mix-up.
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A Real Madrid supporter moaned: “I already booked my ticket to Lisbon, pay me back with damages.”
While a Man United fan protested: “I cant believe it, me and my friends have booked tickets to paris due to the Champions league draw, and now you are telling me I wasted £150 on flights and hotels due to the corrupt uefa.
“Please help @ManUtd @UEFA @ChampionsLeague @Ryanair @PSG_English.”
Another joked: “Selling 2 tickets for Manchester United Vs PSG in the Champions League.”
A number of Chelsea fans had also moaned on Twitter.
One wrote: “Can’t protest the draw @ChampionsLeague I’ve already booked my Eurostar tickets and my hotel in Lille. Mistakes happen, we move on.”
A second added: “No redraw pls, ive bought tickets to Lille, @ChampionsLeague @UEFAcom.”
These fans were in luck, however, as the Blues miraculously drew Lille again.
Elsewhere Man United went on to draw Atletico Madrid, while Man City got Sporting and Liverpool got Inter Milan.
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