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Police Escort Nice Fans to Balaídos After Vigo Clash That Led to Two Arrests

Police say the situation remains contained with a visible security presence.

Overview

  • About 200 visiting supporters were walked under Policía Nacional escort from the Hotel Bahía toward Balaídos before the Europa League match.
  • The escorted march slowed traffic around Avenida de Beiramar as fans advanced on foot chanting.
  • Two local supporters were detained overnight on suspicion of attacking officers after being seen throwing fences in Porta do Sol.
  • Police reported a confrontation in the Casco Vello with fences and objects thrown, and they recorded no injuries.
  • A preventive deployment by Policía Nacional in A Pedra and Porta do Sol earlier in the day resulted in no arrests.