Barcelona says Spanish police use “disproportionate force” against its fans ahead of Sunday’s LaLiga match at Elche, which Barcelona win 5-0. The club accuses police of exceeding what it describes as appropriate policing measures during the lead-up to the game.
Both outlets report that the criticism is focused on the manner in which police deal with supporters rather than on the match itself. BBC Football describes the force as “disproportionate,” while Inside World Football similarly says Barcelona condemns a “disproportionate use of force,” framing the incident as violent scenes involving the club’s supporters.
While the accounts agree on Barcelona’s stance and the broad timing and location—before the Elche fixture—the reports do not provide detailed, independently verified accounts from police or witnesses within the excerpts provided. They therefore present the issue primarily through Barcelona’s allegation and response as the central point of contention.
