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One of the persons leading to Madrid derby stoppage was carrying a knife – report
The recent clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, which ended in a 1-1 draw, was marred by a troubling incident that forced a temporary halt to the game.
Referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer suspended the match for 16 minutes after objects were thrown into the Real Madrid penalty area from the south end of the stadium. These actions disrupted the flow of the game, but more concerning was the report of potential violence.
Now, according to recent reports from El Chiringuito TV, one of the fans responsible for throwing a lighter at Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, was also in possession of a knife.
🚨 EXCLUSIVA @elchiringuitotv 🚨
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) September 30, 2024
👉 UNA NAVAJA DENTRO DEL METROPOLITANO.
🤦♂️ Uno de los aficionados que tiró un mechero a Courtois llevaba un arma. pic.twitter.com/JaG88Jklyc
Such revelations raised significant concerns about safety at the stadium. In response, Atletico Madrid issued a statement affirming that their security team is working closely with the police to identify those responsible.
According to the club, at least one individual involved in the incident has already been identified.
Police are equally involved
The outlet mentions that inspector Jose Luis Tucho, a police officer involved in overseeing the match, provided further details on the situation during an interview.
He explained that the day had been challenging, with multiple factors complicating the event. The possibility of suspending the match was seriously considered, as the situation escalated.
“Today has been a very complicated day, everything has come together and in the end, there was a threat of suspension by the referee.”
However, a meeting between all parties involved—players, coaching staff, and the referee—resulted in an agreement to continue the game after addressing the crowd.
🤦♂️ "Uno de los individuos que lanzaron un mechero portaba otro objeto".
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) September 29, 2024
😶 "¿UN ARMA? PUEDE SER".
🗣️ José Luis Tucho, inspector de la @policia, en exclusiva para @elchiringuitotv. pic.twitter.com/vdPWM6PKXG
“All the parties involved, coaching staff, players, the referee and I, met in the referee’s changing room.
“In the end, I told the referee that if he spoke to the cheering crowd and they listened to reason, we could continue. He said yes and that’s what happened,” he added.
The inspector also confirmed that “there are people identified and some expelled” due to their involvement in throwing objects at Courtois. While the focus is on maintaining order and safety, the situation could lead to further investigations by the relevant authorities.
Inspector Tucho suggested that some of those expelled “were carrying some objects, but that will be a matter for the commission” in charge of such matters.
The incident has raised significant concerns about fan behaviour and stadium safety, with further actions likely to be taken in response to these dangerous events.
The inspector was asked if the fans were carrying a weapon, to which he replied, “Maybe”.
After three successive wins to start the season, a 1-0 loss to Real Betis came as a reality check for Real Madrid, who are still some way off matching the quality and consistency of Barcelona.
In light of the defeat, the Real Madrid coaching staff is analysing the best way to get the most out of the current setup.
More expected from Valverde
According to Defensa Central, one of the key conclusions drawn from the Betis defeat is that Real Madrid need greater involvement from Federico Valverde with the ball.
The Uruguayan has been deployed as the pivot, largely due to the absence of the injured Aurelien Tchouameni, but he is yet to make the step up in quality the team requires from that role.
While his effort and commitment are never in doubt, Mourinho and his staff, led by Sami Khedira, feel Valverde spends too much time positioned behind the opposition’s midfield line.
As a result, he fails to offer passing lanes to his teammates when they are under pressure, forcing them into hurried, aimless clearances rather than playing out cleanly from the back.
That concern has already been communicated to Valverde, who is still adapting to a position he has never truly played, making the challenge all the more difficult for him.
A collective issue to fix
However, the problem is not Valverde’s alone, with the coaching staff identifying a wider issue in the team’s structure.
Khedira has reportedly noted a certain passivity from the attackers in the videos of the match, particularly Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe, when it comes to offering themselves as the ball transitions from midfield into attacking areas.
That lack of movement compounds the difficulties for the deeper midfielders.
Mourinho, for his part, remains unfazed by the departure of Rodri to Barcelona, insisting his squad has the tools to cope.
“I’m not missing Rodri. We have solutions, we have quality,” the Portuguese said, before adding that he backs his ability to improve players.
With a Champions League opener against Inter Milan on the horizon, Mourinho and his staff will be keen to iron out these issues quickly.
