LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Fans of crystal palace Leipzig and Rayo Vallecano clashed in Leipzig as the teams prepared for the league match. conference league finals, German police announced on Wednesday.
Police said bottles, beer glasses and furniture were thrown when a group of about 300 Rajo fans encountered Palace fans sitting outside a restaurant on Tuesday night, and officers also intervened in a separate incident in which about 60 Palace fans “provoked” Spain supporters.
Leipzig police said two people were detained and two police officers suffered minor injuries but were deemed fit for duty. According to police, more than 300 people were identified.
It will be the first time for both teams to reach a European final and it will be manager Oliver Glasner’s final match at Palace before he steps down at the end of the season.
A win for Palace on Wednesday will ensure the English club maintains its chances of winning all three of Europe’s major men’s club competitions. Aston Villa won the Europa League last week and arsenal They are scheduled to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday.
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