Barcelona fan arrested for breaking Real Madrid supporter’s nose ahead of Copa final | OneFootball

A member of the Barcelona fanbase to have made the trip for tonight’s Copa del Rey final has been arrested for an assault on a Real Madrid counterpart.

That’s according to COPE, who have provided an insight into the latest deveopments in the buildup to Saturday’s Clásico.

Spanish football’s two biggest clubs are of course primed to lock horns for the latest time later this evening.

As much will come with silverware on the line, as Barcelona and Real Madrid go toe-to-toe in the finale of the Copa del Rey.

Ahead of the fast-approaching kick-off at La Cartuja, the atmosphere has long been building on the streets of Seville, as fans of the two clubs seek to outdo one another in support of their side.

And as alluded to above, in the midst of as much, on Saturday afternoon, one fan was guilty of taking things a step too far.

As revealed by COPE:

‘Police sources confirm the arrest of a Barcelona fan ahead of the Copa del Rey final. The Barcelona fan broke the nose of a Real Madrid fan in Plaza Campana.

Conor Laird – GSFN