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PSG vs Borussia Dortmund could be played behind closed doors amid coronavirus outbreak

The second leg of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund could be played behind closed doors.

French sports minister Roxana Maracineanu raised the possibility of fans being kept away from the second leg at the Parc des Princes due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus.

At a press conference on Tuesday, Maracineanu confirmed the last-16 fixture would "at least will take place".

PSG are due to host Dortmund on Wednesday, March 11, with the visitors carrying a narrow advantage into the second leg following their 2-1 win in Dortmund last month.

Meanwhile, Uefa are continuing to monitor the spread of coronavirus in northern Italy with Juventus due to host Lyon on March 17.

The fixture could reportedly take place at a neutral venue amid growing concern.

Juve, who are based in Turin, saw their meeting with Inter Milan suspended at the weekend. Clubs have been instructed no games will take place until March 8 at the earliest.

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