Rayo Vallecano Lech Poznan riots erupt in Vallecas as ultras face off
Rayo Vallecano Lech Poznan riots turned Madrid’s Vallecas district into a battlefield on the eve of their UEFA Conference League clash. Hundreds of ultras from both clubs faced off in a violent confrontation that forced Spanish police to fire warning shots into the air. Locals watched in disbelief as flares lit up the night sky and chairs, bottles, and stones flew across Avenida de la Albufera. For fans following the match and looking for expert picks, our Football Predictions page has every angle covered for this week’s European fixtures.
- Violent scenes broke out in Vallecas before Rayo Vallecano’s Conference League game against Lech Poznan.
- Police intervened as more than 400 ultras clashed in the streets overnight.
- One person was arrested and at least one injured during the chaos.
- Authorities have labeled Thursday’s match a high-risk event, with extra security in place.
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Los Polacos 🇵🇱 del Lech 🔵⚪️ Poznan (los de blanco ⚪️) corren y por detrás los sigue los BUKANEROS (los de negro ⚫️) que los hacen correr por Vallecas. pic.twitter.com/HALHlrCxvr
The fighting erupted after a group of Lech Poznan fans allegedly broke into Rayo’s stadium earlier in the week, tagging walls with graffiti and stickers. What seemed like a childish stunt quickly spiraled into open hostility. By midnight, around 400 radicals, many masked, had gathered for what police later called a “prearranged confrontation.” Ten minutes of chaos followed. Windows shattered, bars were damaged, and by the time the smoke cleared, one man lay injured while another was detained.
Police union JUPOL publicly criticized the government delegate in Madrid, accusing authorities of negligence and lack of preparation. “Everyone knew this was going to happen,” a spokesperson said. “It was circulating on radical forums for days.” That’s a bold accusation, but given how quickly things escalated, maybe they have a point. The union claims officers were outnumbered and under-equipped to face such organized violence.
Ideologically, the two ultra groups couldn’t be more opposed. The Bukaneros, Rayo’s far-left supporters, clashed head-on with Lech Poznan’s far-right faction known as Kolejorz. It’s a political feud that’s been brewing for years, and Vallecas became the unfortunate stage for their latest showdown. With more than 1,000 Polish fans expected in Madrid: 250 reportedly without tickets, security forces are on high alert. Thursday’s match has officially been declared a “high-risk” fixture, with 400 officers deployed around the stadium.
Still, amid all this tension, the focus will eventually have to shift back to football. Can Rayo keep their cool under pressure and deliver a statement win in front of their home crowd? It’s hard to say. But one thing’s certain, these Football Predictions are getting harder to call when passion spills so dangerously beyond the pitch.
At least one person was arrested after violent clashes erupted in Vallecas between Rayo Vallecano’s Bukaneros ultras and Lech Poznan supporters ahead of the UEFA Conference League match. The incidents occurred late Wednesday near the Estadio de Vallecas, prompting a major police operation involving over 400 officers to ensure safety during the high-risk fixture. Authorities urged fans to arrive early for security checks. Source: elpais.com.
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