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Caoimhe O'Neill

Liverpool and Tottenham fans release powerful statement urging action on 'extortionate' Champions League final

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur pulled off two of the greatest ever Champions League semi-final comebacks earlier this week.

Jurgen Klopp's side stunned Barcelona at Anfield on Tuesday night as they ran out 4-0 winners.

Mauricio Pochettino's team followed suit, thanks to a last gasp winner against Ajax which booked them a place in the Madrid final.

While excitement among both sets of fans is starting to build for the June 1 showdown, the price of flights and hotels in the Spanish capital has rocketed and many supporters are feeling aggrieved at the cost.

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This has led to Liverpool supporters union Spirit of Shankly and the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust to team up to release a strong statement against what they have described as 'extortionate' pricing.

The two groups have called for transparency from UEFA in regards to ticket pricing and allocation.

They are also urging the adminstrative body to "stop cashing in on fan loyalty".

Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino ((Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images))

The joint statement read: "This has been a sensational European Champions League campaign for Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC. Fans of both clubs are now looking forward to what will be a special occasion in Madrid on 1 June.

"But our joy at reaching the final is tempered by the prices of travel, accommodation and tickets, and by the allocation of tickets.

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"Prices of flights to Madrid and surrounding towns have rocketed by up to 840%. Hotel rooms are over £1,000 a night and we are hearing stories of room bookings being cancelled and resold at vastly inflated rates.

"Ticket prices of in excess of £500 are also extortionate. And there needs to be transparency from UEFA and our clubs in how tickets are priced and allocated.

The Kop during You'll Never Walk Alone (Andrew Teebay)

"For many fans, this final is not a one-off event. It is the culmination of a journey that has seen fans spending thousands of pounds travelling to six cities in each club’s campaign, bringing the spectacle and atmosphere that is a key part of the product so prized by television.

"It is time to stop cashing in on fan loyalty. As the independent supporter organisations at both clubs we are calling for:

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 - A cap on ticket pricing

- Transparency over allocation

- Consumer protection measures to stop prices being forced up exponentially and to stop practices such as repricing existing deals".

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