Barcelona ultras shattered a window on the Atlético Madrid team bus during a violent arrival outside the Camp Nou ahead of their Copa del Rey fixture.
Chaos erupted outside the Camp Nou on Tuesday as Barcelona ultras reportedly attacked the Atlético Madrid team bus.
Amidst a hostile atmosphere, fans launched missiles at the vehicle, shattering a window upon arrival. While Barcelona’s own squad received a raucous, celebratory welcome, authorities were criticized for leaving the visitors exposed.
Police were forced to manage large, flare-waving crowds as tensions escalated before kickoff.
Manager Hansi Flick had previously urged the home support to create a special atmosphere to help overturn a daunting four-goal deficit.
“We have to establish a perfect connection between the team and the supporters,” he noted before the match.
Despite the inflammatory fan behavior, officials maintained a heavy presence to contain the unruly groups, marking another high-profile incident involving the club’s controversial fan base.