Two Porto fans have been arrested in Seville for attacking a security guard at the La Cartuja stadium and causing damage in a local bar. The incident occurred before the Champions League match between Porto and Betis, when a group of Portuguese supporters began insulting the police near the sector reserved for away fans, at gate 12. The stewards closed the turnstiles and created a security cordon, but the situation degenerated when a fan attempted to overcome the turnstiles. A vigilante chased him, only to end up being punched by another member of the group. The blow knocked the employee unconscious and he fell with a fractured jaw. According to the reconstruction of the Diario de Sevilla, the man was also kicked while he was on the ground. The Spanish police have decided to proceed with the arrest of the two suspects, who will appear in court on Friday.
The episode was not the only disturbance of the day. A bar in Seville, the Amanecer Country Mex, was damaged by some Porto ultras before the match. The owner, Ángel Galván, reported being attacked after a series of disturbances inside the restaurant. The riots caused damage to the structures, attacked some people and left the premises without paying a bill exceeding 100 euros, throwing bottles, glasses and chairs. The owner suffered a cut to his chin and a head wound, while the material damage was estimated at dozens of broken glasses, a damaged window and a computer.
The two arrested fans are due to appear in court on Friday. It has not yet been announced whether they will be suspended from the Europa League or whether they will suffer other disciplinary sanctions. For now, the Spanish police are investigating the incident and the Porto club has expressed regret over the events. The rest of the football day in Seville continued, but the episode left a negative impression on the Portuguese club and the safety of the stadiums.