It’s not that in recent years they have disappeared, we just have to remember what usually happens in the French league, but the violent incidents in the Europeand more specifically to Spain or associated with their clubs, have increased in recent weeks. As is often the case, this type of behavior is not given the importance it deserves until it happens at one of the great clubs of the old continent. The sad episode experienced in the Madrid derby brought back to the front page a problem that started in the 80s and 90s, when the ultras were free. He seems to be resolved, but he is just numbed by the media.
These are some of the most notable incidents in recent days:
Courtois and the Atlético Front in the Madrid derby
The images went around the world. Last weekend’s Madrid derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid lasted around 20 minutes due to constant throwing of objects at Thibaut Courtois from the south end of the Metropolitano after Militao caught the white people. On Colchonero’s side there were those who accused the goalkeeper of provoking the fans. Some of the ultras wore balaclavas to avoid being identified.
Sparkler in public at Roma-Athletic
During the Europa League match on September 27 between Roma and Athletic (1-1), played at the Olympic Stadium, a flare was launched from the Basque supporters’ area towards the local public. It happened in the 85th minute, when Athletic equalised, and the match had to be stopped to ensure there were no personal injuries. The Athletic players and the club did not make mistakes, condemned this action and blamed the fans for this action and also lit more flares at the final whistle.
Arrested at Real Sociedad-Anderlecht
Another match had to be abandoned this past Thursday, this time due to visiting fans throwing objects at the locals at the Reale Arena (1-2). There were five Belgian fans arrested. Anderlecht’s players applauded their fans at the end of the match, sparking outrage from some Real players, who taunted them.
Impact of the bottle on a child in Girona-Feyenoord
An unprecedented security device accommodated 500 Dutch fans, and many others without entry, in Girona’s Champions League debut on Wednesday (2-3). They are ‘locked up’ in Lloret de Mar until match time. This did not prevent a drink bottle from being thrown from the visitor’s stands during the match, hitting a child who was a Girona fan.
Monaco-Barça Nazi colored banner
UEFA sanctioned FC Barcelona with a 10,000-euro fine and a ban on selling tickets to its fans for the next trip to Europe following a banner displayed on September 19 during the Monaco-Barça match (2-1) in the stadium. Here you can read the phrase ‘Flick Heil’ (Hail Flick), similar to the one used in the Nazi regime with Hitler.
Arsenal flares in Barça-Young Boys
Swiss fans managed to get past Barça’s security at Montjuïc and planted around twenty flares during their match last Tuesday (5-0). They opened it together in the 75th minute, when the scoreboard showed 4-0 against them. It will be necessary to see if this means a new penalty for FC Barcelona.
Delay due to smoke in Warsaw and pepper spray on Betic fans
Legia Warsaw-Betis of the Conference League started late due to a lot of smoke generated by flares lit by the most radical supporters of the local team. And that part of the stands is closed due to penalties for past public incidents. In addition, Betis fans reported being pepper sprayed by Polish police when they were on their way to the stadium by bus.
Throwing a glass at the referee in Espanyol-Villarreal
On September 26, Andalusian referee Alejandro Quintero González was hit by a glass full of liquid in the chest as he was heading to the locker room at the end of the match between Espanyol and Villarreal (1-2). The parakeet club was fined 3,000 euros and warned to close.
New complaints to Osasuna for the same reason and more every day
LaLiga again denounced a sector of El Sadar standing for their song as an apology for terrorism where they talk about blowing up the La Romareda stadium with a Rubber 2 bomb and burning Zaragoza, something which most followers from Athletic Club and Real Sociedad often sing. This is an example of repeated complaints by employers without anyone subsequently taking drastic decisions in this regard. Every day there are several complaints of inappropriate behavior in the stands of various stadiums.
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
