2 Bilbao security guards hurt in attack by Marseille fans
Posted March 15, 2018 7:00 am
BILBAO, Spain (AP) - Two security guards received minor injuries after being attacked by Marseille fans during the second leg of the Europa League last-16 match at Athletic Bilbao Thursday, Spanish police said.
The police also said three supporters of the French team had been detained.
Marseille won the game 2-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals 5-2 on aggregate.
There was also trouble at Bilbao in the previous round against Spartak Moscow when a police officer died after clashes involving both sets of fans outside the stadium.
Bilbao's Inigo Cordoba, left, and Mikel Vesga react after their Europa League round of 16, 2nd leg, match between Athletic Bilbao and Olympique Marseille, at San Mames stadium, in Bilbao, northern Spain, Thursday, March 15, 2018. Marseille won 2-1.(AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)
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Marseille's Adil Rami, left, argues with British referee Anthony Taylor during their Europa League round of 16, 2nd leg, match between Athletic Bilbao and Olympique Marseille, at San Mames stadium, in Bilbao, northern Spain, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)
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Bilbao's Inaki Williams, center, lies on the pitch as he scores his side opening goal during their Europa League round of 16, 2nd leg, match between Athletic Bilbao and Olympique Marseille, at San Mames stadium, in Bilbao, northern Spain, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)
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