Liverpool fans are being warned by UEFA not to be duped into purchasing fake tickets from touts in the Spanish capital.
Reds fans were left outraged when UEFA confirmed their allocation of tickets for the clash at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, with many die hard supporters being left empty handed following the club's ballot.
And with thousands expected to embark on Madrid without a ticket for the clash, cold hearted ticket touts are using the game as chance to con loyal supporters out of hard-earned cash.
With one crime gang in the Spanish city reportedly already being arrested by Spanish Police after they were caught attempting to sell fraudulent tickets on Thursday afternoon.
And as a result, UEFA have now released a statement reminding both sets of fans to be vigilant if approached by touts.
UEFA's statement read: "UEFA has warned fans of the high number of fake tickets being sold on the black market in advance of the 2019 UEFA Champions League final in Madrid.
"In a warning to fans of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur that have travelled to the Spanish capital without tickets, UEFA has reminded supporters that no tickets for individual fans are being distributed via agencies or brokers and encouraged fans not to be duped by touts who demand exorbitant prices despite often not being in possession of the tickets they claim to have for sale.
"It is believed that there is a high number of fake tickets in circulation and arrests have already been made in a clampdown on bogus tickets. Holders of forged tickets will not be allowed into the stadium.
"All tickets to the UEFA Champions League Final 2019 are issued by UEFA and are subject to strict terms and conditions which prevent their unauthorised resale and transfer. Ticket sales to the general public were carried out exclusively by UEFA and as such, any tickets which are offered for sale by third parties (including on social media, marketplaces and secondary ticketing platforms) are advertised in breach of the ticket terms and conditions.
"UEFA actively enforces its ticket terms and conditions, including by monitoring the internet for unauthorised offers. UEFA has taken action (including cancelling tickets) where such unauthorised offers were identified and has taken legal proceedings against unauthorised sellers."
While Reds fans have also been warned that lost Champions League final tickets cannot be replaced by the club.
A statement on Liverpool's website said: "Liverpool Football Club would like to remind supporters to take due care and attention when handling match tickets ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final.
"In accordance with UEFA rules, the club is prohibited from replacing any tickets which are lost, damaged or stolen."
