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Crowd Clash Halts GetafeBetis for Five Minutes

LaLiga condemned the incident, pledging full cooperation to identify those responsible.

Overview

  • Play stopped early in the first half at the Coliseum when a scuffle broke out in the south stand behind Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles.
  • Police and stadium security intervened as some Getafe supporters moved toward the visiting section while Luis Milla was preparing to take a corner.
  • Referee Francisco José Hernández Maeso paused the match and consulted team delegates as several Getafe players approached the stand to calm fans.
  • A public address announcement urged an end to insults and confrontation, and several Betis supporters were later relocated to the north end.
  • LaLiga issued a 'Tolerancia 0' statement condemning the episode and said it will work with authorities on investigations, with the game resuming after roughly five minutes.