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Vallecas Street Brawl Between Rayo and Lech Ultras Prompts Warning Shots and Arrest

Security is reinforced for tonight’s high-risk match following the violent clash.

Overview

  • Hundreds of rivals fought late Wednesday in Vallecas, with roughly 350–400 participants near the Buenos Aires Metro on Avenida de la Albufera.
  • National Police intervened with riot units and fired warning shots to break up the violence, then escorted visiting supporters toward Puerta del Sol.
  • Police reported one detention and at least one person injured and taken to hospital, with local reports naming the detainee as a 28-year-old Spanish fan.
  • Jupol accused the Madrid Government delegate of poor planning, citing prior online calls to violence and the withdrawal of riot units earlier in the evening.
  • The game was designated high risk with an expanded deployment of about 400 officers today, after earlier provocations including stadium graffiti by a Lech ultra and a staff video criticizing dressing-room conditions.