The last Espanyol-Barça derby at Montjuïc was played on Saturday, September 27, 2008, a dark night that could have ended in tragedy. It is known as the derby of the flares, those launched by the fans. Boixos Chicos From the away section of the stadium, located high above one of the goals, towards the stand below, occupied by home fans, many of them with their families.

The National Police are carrying out an operation against the Boixos Nois (Boys and Girls) this Wednesday in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, according to ARA. The Spanish police's action is related to the disturbances the radical group of Barça fans caused in Seville, prior to last April's Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid. Although the security force has not confirmed the number of arrests, according to several sources, there are around fifteen arrests. Some of those arrested in the operation are being transferred to the Verneda police station in Barcelona. Police sources indicate that the operation is not limited to the Boixos Nois (Boys and Girls) and that arrests are being made in other provinces across Spain.