What happened to the Atletico Madrid team bus?

A window on the Atletico Madrid team bus was reportedly smashed by hooligans before the Copa del Rey semifinal match against Barcelona.

Were police involved in the pre-match events?

Yes, riot police were deployed in force to manage the volatile atmosphere and control fan behavior outside the Nou Camp.

What was the context of the match?

The match was a Copa del Rey semifinal second leg where Barcelona was attempting a significant comeback after a 4-0 first-leg defeat against Atletico Madrid.

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Bus Smashed as Fans Ignite Fiery Copa del Rey Clash

3 Mar

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Summary

A window on the Atletico Madrid team bus was reportedly smashed by hooligans.
Riot police were deployed to manage volatile fan behavior outside the stadium.
Fans used flares and chants, creating an intense atmosphere before the match.

Bus Smashed as Fans Ignite Fiery Copa del Rey Clash

The Copa del Rey semifinal second leg between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid was marred by pre-match crowd trouble. Reports emerged of ultras smashing a window on the Atletico Madrid team bus as it arrived at the Nou Camp. Riot police were heavily deployed to manage the combustible atmosphere, with fans lining the streets waving flares and chanting.

Footage captured the escalating tension, including a police officer kicking away a flare. A group described as 'local hooligans' allegedly threw objects at the team bus, with one impact breaking a window. This incident occurred while Barcelona aimed to achieve a historic comeback after a 4-0 first-leg defeat.