Violence erupted in Leipzig ahead of Crystal Palace's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, leading to the detention of several English fans by German police. Videos circulating on social media showed rival groups fighting and throwing chairs, with many falling to the ground as the clash began.
Incident Details
The disturbance reportedly occurred outside an Irish bar, where German police later detained several English individuals. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson stated that German authorities explained the crowd was being held over an alleged breach of the peace, which is considered a criminal offence under German law. The group was subjected to police control measures, including detention, identification, search, and full-body photography.
Match Context
Crystal Palace is vying for their first European trophy, with a win securing a spot in the Europa League next season. If victorious, they would become the third English club to win the Conference League, following West Ham in 2023 and Chelsea in 2025. Manager Oliver Glasner expressed his desire to see the team in the Europa League as a parting gift.
Match Details
The final is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena, with kick-off at 8 pm BST. UK fans can watch live on TNT Sports 1 from 6.30 pm BST, with streaming available via HBO Max and the HBO app.
