"It feels safe - but there is plenty of caution about": More than 2,000 extra police officers descend on Bernabeu ahead of Man City match after IS threat

More than 2,000 extra police officers have descended on the Santiago Bernabeu stadium this evening ahead of the Manchester City and Real Madrid Champions League quarter-final tie, following a threat made by terrorist group Islamic State.

Security has been stepped up for this week’s Champions League matches after a media group linked to IS terrorists issued the apparent threat online concerning all four of the ties.

The anticipated game in Madrid will still be going ahead, UEFA confirmed, as will Arsenal's tie against Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium, which was also the subject of the threat. Wednesday night's games see Borussia Dortmund travel to face Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital, while PSG host Barcelona in Paris.

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Pictures taken from outside Santiago Bernabeu in the run up to the game show a heavy police response, with extra security measures carried out around the stadium as thousands of fan start to gather. Over 2,000 agents from the National Police and Civil Guard are set to operate a surveillance in Madrid over the next 24 hours, reports the Mirror.

Thousands of Man City fans have made the journey to Spain to watch their team take on Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Home Secretary James Cleverly said that 'all steps' will be taken to 'keep fans safe', and that the government was working with policing partners and security overseas to 'ensure secure and enjoyable events for everyone' at Champions League games.

The M.E.N's Chief Manchester City reporter Simon Bajkowski is at the game tonight. He said that police vehicles remain parked around the perimeter of the stadium, with riot police 'dotted around' alongside