There were no serious consequences
Riots involving fans took place in the area of Istanbul’s Taksim Square Galatasaray And Bavaria ahead of the 3rd round match Champions League.
According to media reports, at about three o’clock in the morning, clashes took place between approximately 70 Bayern fans and 30 fans of the Turkish club at the intersection of streets adjacent to the square. According to preliminary data, the riots were initiated by German fans.
The opposing sides threw tables, chairs and glass bottles at each other. As a result of the fight, five people were slightly injured, four of them were Bayern fans.
The police pacified the fighters and placed all the visiting fans in the hotels where they had stayed earlier. Including those injured in the brawl after they received the necessary medical care. No one filed any complaints about the incident.
The Champions League match Galatasaray – Bayern will take place today, October 24, at 19:45 Kyiv time.
After two rounds, these clubs lead Group A. Bayern is in the lead, having won both opening matches. Galatasaray has 4 points and second place. Let us remind you that on October 3, the Istanbul club sensationally beat Manchester United away – 3:2.
Source: Sportarena
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