Hundreds to thousands of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano supporters travel to Leipzig ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Europa Conference League final at RB Arena. Multiple reports say violence breaks out in the city centre on Tuesday evening, around 8pm local time, involving both sets of fans. Saxon State Police state that clashes “suddenly” erupt, with bottles, glasses and furniture thrown and physical altercations between supporters. Police also make arrests during the disturbances; the Guardian reports two arrests and says 60 Crystal Palace fans identified as “known troublemakers” are ordered to leave the city centre on Tuesday night. Other outlets describe police intervention as riot officers step in to manage the situation. Al Jazeera adds that German police respond to two separate incidents involving hundreds of supporters. Reports also mention social media videos circulating from the scene, including claims that Palace supporters are targeted. Despite the clashes, the match is scheduled to proceed as planned the following day.
Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans clash in Leipzig before Europa Conference League final
Hundreds to thousands of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano supporters travel to Leipzig ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Europa Conference League final at RB Arena. Multiple reports say violence breaks out i...
- Clashes involving Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans occur in Leipzig’s city centre on Tuesday evening, about 8pm.
- Police respond to disturbances in Leipzig, including at least two separate incidents reported by Al Jazeera.
- Saxon State Police say items such as bottles, glasses and furniture are thrown, alongside physical altercations.
- Authorities report arrests are made; the Guardian says two arrests occur.
- The final is scheduled for Wednesday night at RB Arena.
⚽ Updates from 8pm (BST) kick-off in Leipzig⚽ From fury to a final: Palace’s topsy-turvy road to Leipzig⚽ Get in touch! Email Dominic with any thoughtsSome news from police in Leipzig overnight: They say 60 Crystal Palace fans classed as “known troublemakers” were ordered to leave the city centre on Tuesday night after two arrests were made following clashes with Rayo Vallecano fans.Saxon State Police revealed clashes between fans “suddenly broke out” with bottles, glasses and furniture thrown as well as “physical altercations”. Continue reading...
3 months agoMay 27 – Violence broke out in Leipzig, Germany, on the eve of the UEFA Conference League final after Crystal Palace supporters were targeted in an organised attack in the city centre ahead of tonight’s clash with Rayo Vallecano. According to reports trouble flared on Tuesday evening as Palace fans gathered outside bars in the German city to celebrate the club’s first major European final. Videos circulating on social media showed a group of men, Read more … The post Crystal Palace fans attacked ahead of Conference League final in Leipzig appeared first on Inside World Football.
3 months agoGerman police called to two incidents of clashes between hundreds of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans in Leipzig.
3 months agoThe incident happened in the city centre late on Tuesday evening at around 8pm, a day ahead of the final at the RB Arena.
3 months agoCrystal Palace are set to face La Liga side Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday night
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