SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — The air was tense on Saturday as a fervent crowd of Sevilla supporters stormed the club’s training ground, their frustration boiling over after yet another disappointing defeat. The team’s struggles this season had ignited a passionate response, and emotions were running high following a gut-wrenching 3-2 loss to 10-man Celta Vigo.
In the wake of the chaos, the club took precautions to ensure player safety, confirming that the team would remain at the facilities overnight. This decision aimed to provide a secure space for the players to regroup and refocus amidst the turmoil.
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Unfortunately, the situation escalated when a faction of the more aggressive supporters managed to breach a metal gate, gaining access to the grounds. By the stroke of midnight, however, calm was restored as all fans departed from the premises.
Reports from Cadena SER indicated that law enforcement had to resort to rubber bullets to disperse the more unruly elements of the gathering.
As it stands, Sevilla finds itself in a precarious 16th position, teetering just six points clear of the relegation zone, with only three matches left in the season. The pressure is mounting, and hope is still flickering brightly among true fans.
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