Chelsea and Real Betis fans have been battling in the streets of Wroclaw ahead of the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday evening
19:20, 28 May 2025
Police spray tear gas at Chelsea fans ahead of the Europa Conference League final soccer match between Real Betis and Chelsea in Wroclaw, Poland, Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Police separated warring fans(Image: AP)
Chelsea and Real Betis fans have clashed in the streets of Wrocław ahead of the Europa Conference League final.
Images emerged on social media of the two sets of fans battling in the streets by throwing bottles and smoke grenades and even being pushed back by police water cannons.
The clashes have taken place over the past 24 hours as the two sets of fans descended on the streets of Poland for the European final.
According to The Sun, most of the ugly scenes unfolded near the fanzone in Wroclaw with riot police forced to defuse the violence. The fighting reportedly spilled over when fans started throwing flares into into each other's camps.
Tensions would escalate and chairs were thrown as local police started to try and regain order by firing water cannons at those fighting.
A general view of the old market square is seen as local police intervene to prevent fighting between Chelsea and Real Betis supporters ahead of the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompié and Chelsea FC at on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland.
Police have been on high alert in Poland(Image: Getty Images)
There have been numerous videos posted on social media of the clashes. In one a group of around five young men can be seen throwing chairs and smashing glass bottles.
While, in another video, a small group of fans can be seen throwing projectiles at another group.
A statement from Lower Silesian Police in Wrocław said 28 people have been arrested today.
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"After 5pm on the Wrocław Market Square, in connection with the previous negative behaviour of fans and the clash of several hundred people from both teams, arrests of fans involved in this incident are ongoing," it read.
"The police quickly took action and restored the violated legal order, and now they continue to act so that others can safely participate in this great celebration of sports.
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"At this moment, we can confirm the arrest of 28 participants in the incident. No one will escape legal responsibility and the police will react decisively and appropriately to the situation."