Ahead of a Champions League match in San Sebastian, Spanish authorities intervened to prevent a potential brawl involving fans of Real Sociedad and PSG. Approximately 50 individuals associated with Real Sociedad and 100 PSG supporters were identified in the incident. Law enforcement officers confiscated an array of weapons including 15 golf clubs, a metal bar, three ice axes, screwdrivers, and a pickaxe, along with four mouth guards. PSG fans also brought flares to the streets, adding to the pre-match atmosphere. The swift action by the police averted what could have been a significant violent confrontation between the two groups.
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Astonishing pic shows table full of confiscated weapons at Champions League clash including golf clubs and ice picks https://t.co/h5WINzVDvA https://t.co/h5WINzVDvA
PSG BREAK OUT THE PYRO 💥 PSG supporters bringing the atmosphere—and flares—to the streets of San Sebastian ahead of their UCL tie with Real Sociedad. Who needs petrodollars when you have fans like this? 😉 https://t.co/jfzO52ETNf
🚨 The Spanish authorities have avoided a brawl between Real Sociedad and PSG fans on the sidelines of the match this evening! 😳 Around 50 people from Sociedad and around 100 others from PSG have been identified. 15 golf clubs, a metal bar, three ice axes, four mouth guards,… https://t.co/nlSyT7slqT