Cezar Titor article – published Thursday, May 15, 2025, 23:03 / Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025 23:08
Before the match between Espanyol and Barcelonawhich could record the coronation of the Baburea band in La Liga, right in front of the city rival, an unfortunate event took place: before the match there was a mass attack near the RCDE stadium, according to the first information, with several injured persons.
The accident took place right next to the RCDE stadium, shortly before the start of the match between Manolo Gonzalez and Hansi Flick. A white car entered the crowd, and some people were trapped under it, notes the brand.
Good news: there are no seriously injured!
Catalan law enforcement currently work on the hypothesis that the driver has lost control of the vehicle and that it was an accident, but nothing is safe at this time.
Fortunately, according to a recent announcement made by Espanyol through the stadium sound system, the situation is under control and there are no seriously injured. Only minor wounds. Currently, seven ambulances are on the spot.
From what is observed on the images published by the Iberian press, there were moments of absolute panic near the arena at Espanyol, with fans running in all directions, when the car entered the crowd. Initially it seems that the white car in question has stopped right in front of the Fans of Espanyol, then accelerated in their direction. From the pictures, you can see how law enforcement intervened immediately.
After the information about the incidents near the stadium came to the arena, the referee of the party between Espanyol and Barcelona, Cesar Soto, contacted the law enforcement in the area to evaluate whether the match should be interrupted. After receiving the confirmation that the situation was under control, the referee decided that the game would continue.
VIDEO. The moment when the car enters the crowd
