Peaceful fans at Schachtar duel, riots after the game!

Peaceful fans at Schachtar duel, riots after the game!

After the excitedly expected Champions League game between Shachtar Donetsk and Atalanta Bergamo in Gelsenkirchen, the police are taking a mixed balance. During the partial course of the game, including the apron conditions, mostly remained calm, there were still some incidents that called on the schedule.

The game started in an atmosphere of anticipation and peaceful celebration on the part of the fans of both teams. But while the fans of Atalanta Bergamo celebrated the goal celebration, there was a violation of the explosive law when some followers lit pyrotechnics in the arena. This led to immediate police measures that filed criminal charges against the persons responsible.

argument after the game

After the final whistle, however, another situation developed. At Parkplatz E 2/E 3, where many fans planned post-game activities, supporters of Atalanta Bergamo fell into a conflict with fans of FC Schalke 04. Information indicates that the Bergamo fans were attacked there, which led to a slight injury.

The police reacted quickly to the incident and used their protective equipment to separate the two fan groups. Here, both the multi -purpose stick and an irritant sprayer were used to control the situation. While the attackers fled towards Willy-Brand-Allee, some of them were taken up by the police.

The officials initiated investigations into bodily harm and breach of the peace. The status of these investigations remains active, and the police hope to receive further information about the events by surveying witnesses and ensuring evidence. In the event of further incidents, the security concept is continuously checked at such major events.

Overall, the police have followed a clear line with these measures to ensure safety at sporting events. However, the previous celebrations of the fans are in strong contrast to the palpable clashes that cloud the overall picture. These incidents are not only an issue for the police, but also for the football community that requires attention to prevent future conflicts. Further information on the incidents and their backgrounds can be found