SEVILLE, Spain — Tensions escalated at Sevilla FC’s training grounds on Saturday night as frustrated fans, unhappy with the club’s lackluster season, forced their way onto the property following a recent defeat. The team confirmed that players opted to stay overnight at the facility for their safety and to strategize after their disappointing 3-2 loss to a 10-man Celta Vigo.
In an official statement, the club reported that a group of aggressive supporters managed to breach the premises by forcibly opening a metallic gate intended for vehicles. By midnight, local authorities successfully cleared the area, ensuring all fans had vacated the training grounds. According to local radio station Cadena SER, police employed rubber bullets to disperse the most violent factions among the crowd.
Sevilla’s current predicament sees them languishing in 16th place, precariously perched just six points above the relegation zone with only three matches remaining this season. Earlier this year, the club dismissed coach Francisco García Pimienta, appointing former coach Joaquín Caparrós in a temporary capacity to steer the team through its turbulent period.
After clinching their seventh and latest Europa League title in 2023, the club has struggled both financially and in terms of on-field performances. The challenges have compounded over the months, leaving supporters dissatisfied and anxious about the club’s future.