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After the match had begun, an announcement was made inside the stadium saying the crash situation was “under control” and that there were “no serious injuries”.
Atleast a dozen Espanyol fans left hurt after a car drove into a crowd outside the RCDE Stadium (X)
Several Espanyol fans were hurt after a car drove into a crowd of people outside the RCDE Stadium on Thursday, leaving at least 13 with minor injuries, ahead of a La Liga derby clash against Barcelona.
The Mossos d’Esquadra, the regional Catalan police, said the driver of the vehicle had been arrested and a spokesperson told AFP the incident appeared to be “accidental”.
“The situation is controlled and in no case does it pose a risk to people inside the sports venue,” said the Mossos on social media platform X.
🚨 AWFUL SCENES!Another take of the car running over the fans outside of Espanyol’s stadium. 🇪🇸
Barcelona are currently playing for the title against their local rivals.
Horrible. 😞
🎥 @alvaritomfs pic.twitter.com/Sk3aVO5liM
— Polymarket FC (@PolymarketFC) May 15, 2025
After the match had begun, an announcement was made inside the stadium saying the crash situation was “under control” and that there were “no serious injuries”.
The Catalan emergency medical services said on X that 13 people had sustained injuries, none of them serious.
Back inside the stadium, Yamal’s effort and Fermin Lopez’s goal helped clinch Barcelona’s 28th title with a 2-0 win and complete a superb domestic treble.
Only the Champions League escaped an exciting young Barca side this season, as they won the league for the second time in six years, at Espanyol’s ground again, just as in 2023.
Back then, celebrating Barca players were chased from the field by angry home supporters, but this time, Espanyol turned on the sprinklers to soak the jubilant visitors, who headed down the tunnel quickly.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – AFP)
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