More than 300 fans of Antwerp, the Belgian club that will face Porto on Tuesday, were involved in riots in the center of the invincible city. Damage to establishments has already been reported and some terraces have been forced to close early.
The PSP service is called and is on site.
In the video to which CM With access, you can see the clashes between the Belgians and Superdragões fans in Ribeira.
PSP said in a statement that despite torch throwing and reported incidents, there was no “serious damage”.
In the same note, authorities added that approximately 200 Belgian fans were identified and balaclavas, dental guards and tactical gloves were seized.
Let us remind you that in the match of the 3rd round of the group stage of the champions in Antwerp, a group of fans of the home team confronted the Porto fans from the central stand. Local police had to disperse the group using a water cannon.
The match between Porto and Antwerp is scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday at the Dragao Stadium.
Author: Paulo Jorge Duarte
Source: CM Jornal
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