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Eindhoven Authorities Brace for Potential Crowd Trouble at PSV vs Napoli Game
21 Oct
Summary
- Police detained around 180 Napoli fans in Eindhoven
- Eindhoven declared a "security risk zone" around the stadium
- Match between PSV and Napoli considered high-risk for crowd trouble
On the evening of October 20th, 2025, police in Eindhoven, Netherlands detained approximately 180 Napoli fans in the city center, citing concerns over potential disturbances ahead of the Champions League match between PSV and the Italian club. The police stated that the Napoli fans' behavior had led to disruptions, prompting their detention and transportation to a police station for questioning.
In addition to the Napoli fans, the authorities also detained around 4 PSV supporters elsewhere in the city. Eindhoven has categorized the upcoming match as a very high-risk event for potential crowd trouble. Last week, Mayor Jeroen Dijsselbloem announced the creation of a "security risk zone" in the city center and around the PSV stadium, granting police extra powers to monitor and control the crowds, as well as frisk fans for weapons and fireworks.
PSV currently sits in 27th place in the 36-team Champions League standings, having recorded a loss and a draw in their first two matches. Napoli, on the other hand, is in 19th place with one win and one loss. The highly anticipated match at the PSV Stadium is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. local time on October 21st, 2025.
