US EditionAnfield Main Stand evacuated ahead of Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao - Liverpool Echo
ANFIELD STADIUM, LIVERPOOL, AUG 4 – An alarm forced evacuation of Anfield's Main Stand before kickoff with no confirmed cause, disrupting the scheduled Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao friendly match.
- Liverpool's Anfield stadium was evacuated minutes before a 5pm friendly against Athletic Bilbao on August 4, 2025.
- The evacuation occurred due to a false alarm in the Main Stand, prompting staff to temporarily clear supporters for safety.
- Fans had taken their seats ahead of a rare same-day doubleheader with games scheduled at 5pm and 8pm involving senior and academy players.
- "Thank you for everyone's co-operation," the club said while confirming no expected delay to kick-off after fans were allowed back in.
- This outing marked Liverpool's first home matches since midfielder Diogo Jota's tragic death last month, with the club emphasizing ongoing support for his family.
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The stadium of Liverpool FC was cleared shortly before the start of the first of two test games against Athletic Bilbao. Reason for the evacuation was an alarm, it was agreed in media reports. Further information was not available for the time being. Fans of the English football champion had partly already taken their seats, but were then asked to leave the arena again. The daily newspaper "The Sun" called on a statement from the club a little l…
Anfield Road is one of the most legendary football arenas in Europe anyway. In a test game, Liverpool FC returns there for the first time after the death of star player Diogo Jota. Fans provide great moments, but before that there is a little scare.
Liverpool's Anfield Stadium was evacuated on Monday shortly before the start of the first of two friendlies against Athletic Club.
The fans of Liverpool FC were looking forward to the first test game of their team in front of home scenery this season. But suddenly they had to leave the stadium.
Excitement shortly before the kick-off of the test game between Liverpool FC and Athletic Bilbao: The fans had to leave the stadium temporarily after an alarm.
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