At least five people have been arrested in Sevilla following clashes between rival fans ahead of the Copa del Rey final.
Three Barcelona fans and two Real Madrid supporters were cuffed in the Andalucian capital after skirmishes broke out on Saturday afternoon.
More than 100,000 fans filled the streets of the historic city from around midday, hours before the scheduled 10pm kick off.
In footage shared on X, ultras were seen covering their faces as they goaded police officers, while chairs were seen being thrown.
Elsewhere, supporters were filmed climbing lampposts and letting off flares, after a viral video showed thousands of rival fans arriving at Sevilla’s Santa Justa train station.
The arrests came after several assaults and fights between Real Madrid and Barcelona fans the heart of Sevilla city.
One Real Madrid fan, who had to be taken to hospital for a broken nose, was attacked by a Barca supporter in Plaza de la Campana.
Sevilla authorities prepared a major police operation to manage the roughly 100,000 fans who filled the streets.
The final is being played at the La Cartuja stadium, which can only accommodate 70,000 spectators, meaning tens of thousands came to the city without tickets.
At least 1,400 Policia Nacional officers were drafted in to maintain order, alongside 230 local police officers.
The Copa del Rey (King’s Cup) is Spain’s oldest national football tournament, having first been played in 1903.
Organised by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, it is a knockout tournament in which clubs from different divisions (not just the top La Liga teams) can compete.
Even though La Liga is usually seen as more prestigious, the Copa del Rey is hugely popular and an important part of the country’s football tradition.
It’s also famous for upsets, as small teams can knock out giants like Barcelona or Real Madrid – although clearly not this year.
