Tensions reached boiling point in Andalusia as Sevilla FC’s crisis-plagued season moved into chaos on Saturday night.
Following a damaging 3-2 loss to 10-man Celta Vigo, angry supporters unleashed what the club has condemned as “organised vandalism” outside the team’s training facility.
Sevilla players and staff, already demoralised by their on-pitch slump, returned to a hostile reception at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios complex.
Instead of heading home, they were forced to spend the night within the facility, fearing for their safety. Chants, flares, and a torn-down gate marked a night that symbolised just how far the club has fallen.
Although frustration has been simmering for weeks, Saturday’s unrest marked a disturbing escalation. With the club sitting 16th in La Liga – just six points from the drop zone and winless in eight matches – fans appear to have reached their breaking point. But while the club understands the anger, it has drawn a sharp line between protest and violence.
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In an official statement, Sevilla vowed to take legal action against those responsible. Furthermore, the club decried the sharing of private employee information online, labeling it a criminal act. They also pledged full cooperation with authorities to help identify and prosecute the perpetrators, especially if they are confirmed to be club supporters.
Although the team’s performance has sparked widespread discontent, Sevilla emphasised that aggression, threats, and destruction cannot be tolerated. They acknowledged the right to protest but insisted that it must remain peaceful and respectful.
As the team prepares for a massive relegation showdown against Las Palmas on Tuesday, the psychological toll of recent events cannot be ignored. That fixture, followed by daunting meetings with Real Madrid and Villarreal, will ultimately determine whether this once-proud club clings to top-flight status.
Having recently won the Europa League in both 2020 and 2023, Sevilla’s sharp decline is as dramatic as it is painful. But now, with their La Liga survival hanging in the balance, the club must rally under immense pressure – on and off the pitch. The next few days could define not just the season, but the very soul of the club.
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