Concerns about antisemitism and civil unrest have been raised as a pro-Palestinian demonstration is planned for Tuesday in Madrid at the same time as a EuroLeague basketball game between Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv and Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, left-wing lawmakers in Spain have requested the government prohibit Maccabi Tel Aviv and its fans from entering the country for the match.

In November, violence erupted in Amsterdam before and after a EuroLeague soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Dutch authorities said fans from both sides engaged in the unrest and the assaults on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans sparked outrage and were widely condemned as antisemitic.

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