Police charges and Esteladas confiscated from Barça fans in Elche

BarcelonaBarça fans present at the Martínez Valero have reported that the National Police have confiscated esteladas and some flags at the entrance to Elche's stadium. As the blaugrana fans arrived at the stadium with the Police watching everything, insults and some incidents occurred with local fans who were waiting. The Police allegedly charged hard against the blaugrana fans and at least one Catalan supporter was reportedly arrested. Some fans went to a hospital center after receiving blows during the charges to separate the two sets of fans.

The second day of the League, in which Barça makes its debut as it rested on the first, has seen other incidents such as whistles or insults against Julián Álvarez – Argentine player of Atlético de Madrid – by his fans since he wants to move to Barça. The local fans have chanted against the player, against Barça, and also against Catalonia.

Tribute to Marcial Pina

Before the match, the local club paid tribute to the Barça players who were world champions this summer. A tribute was also paid to Marcial Pina, a Barça player between the 1969 and 1977 seasons, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.