Bottles and chairs fly near Mestalla: Valencia CF fans clash with riot police

Valencia CF fans and riot police officers engaged in moments of tension and object-throwing in the vicinity of the football stadium.

Generic image of clashes between fans and police outside a football stadium.
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Generic image of clashes between fans and police outside a football stadium.

On the night of May 23, 2026, the surroundings of the Mestalla stadium became the scene of clashes between Valencia CF fans and riot police officers, involving the throwing of objects.

Tension erupted in the vicinity of the Mestalla stadium, where a group of Valencia CF fans clashed with riot police officers. According to reports, bottles and chairs were thrown.
The incident occurred shortly after a match concluded, creating an atmosphere of unrest among the club's supporters and the security forces deployed to maintain public order.

The safety of sporting events is a priority to prevent incidents like this.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact causes of the events and assign responsibility, if applicable. This serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining calm and respect during sporting events.