Violence Erupts at Youth Football Match in Santa Coloma de Gramenet

A parent remains hospitalized following a brawl sparked by alleged racist insults during a local league game.

Generic image of an empty football field with emergency lights reflected on the ground after an incident.
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Generic image of an empty football field with emergency lights reflected on the ground after an incident.

A youth football match in Santa Coloma de Gramenet was abandoned on Sunday, March 1st, following a violent outbreak that left one person hospitalized.

The incident occurred at the Can Peixauet municipal stadium during a game between FE Grama and UD Unificación Bellvitge. Footage captured by spectators shows individuals repeatedly striking visiting fans. The father of a Bellvitge player was seriously injured and remains under medical care.

"Racist insults were directed at our goalkeeper, which led to physical assaults when relatives tried to pacify the verbal violence."

UD Unificación Bellvitge · Official Statement
The UD Unificación Bellvitge club has called on the Catalan Football Federation (FCF) for stricter oversight. Local authorities are currently reviewing evidence to identify those responsible for the violence and the reported racial abuse.