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Police Fire Warning Shots as Hundreds Clash in Vallecas Before RayoLech Poznan Match

Officials escalate security to 400 officers to prevent further violence following one arrest plus a hospitalization.

Overview

  • A large street fight involving rival ultras from Rayo Vallecano’s Bukaneros and Lech Poznan’s faction erupted near Metro Buenos Aires on Avenida de la Albufera overnight.
  • Reports estimate roughly 350 to 400 people took part as flares, sticks, and projectiles were used during about ten minutes of clashes.
  • National Police intervened with anti-riot units and fired warning shots to disperse the crowd, resulting in one Spanish detainee and one person hospitalized with a head injury.
  • Police union Jupol publicly blamed the Madrid government delegate for alleged lack of prevention and insufficient deployment, calling for accountability and a protocol review.
  • Authorities maintain an expanded match-day security plan of up to 400 agents, with visiting fans assembled at Puerta del Sol to be escorted to Estadio de Vallecas and monitored after the game.