Real Madrid has got a timely boost ahead of their vital UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal, after UEFA approved a significant request from the Spanish club, according to SportBible.
Los Blancos, behind 3-0 after the first leg at the Emirates Stadium, have a difficult task to reach the semi-finals.
Declan Rice's two spectacular free kicks and Mikel Merino's polished finish left Carlo Ancelotti's team with a mountain to climb.
In preparation for the match at the Santiago Bernabeu, UEFA has given Real permission to close the retractable roof of their newly refurbished stadium, a feature meant to enhance atmosphere by trapping crowd noise.
The decision, which Real must obtain for European matches, could help fuel the energy needed for a comeback on a night of high stakes.
Ancelotti previously highlighted the roof’s impact, stating, “Acoustically it's different, there's more noise, a much better atmosphere… That can encourage the team to be even more motivated.”
The stadium upgrade, which cost around £1.5 billion, has equipped Real with a unique advantage for home fixtures.
While they can freely operate the roof in domestic competitions, European fixtures require UEFA's sign-off in advance.
Despite the absence of Eduardo Camavinga following a red card in the first leg, Real are expected to welcome back Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr to the starting lineup.
Bellingham, reportedly involved in a training ground dispute, took to social media with a simple rallying call to supporters: “Believe! See you Wednesday Madridistas.”