Real Madrid asks for "an answer and that responsibilities be purged" for what happened in Saint-Denis

MADRID, 3 Jun. (EUROPA PRESS) -

Real Madrid demanded answers this Friday "before the unfortunate events" that its fans had to suffer before and after the Champions League final on Saturday, May 28, and also to know "what were the reasons" for choosing the Madrid Stadium. Saint-Denis and that "responsibilities be purged".

The Madrid team issued a statement to show their anger "at the unfortunate events that took place on May 28 in the vicinity and access to the Stade de France, even inside the stadium itself" and to come out "in defense" of the followers who were "victims" of what happened.

Real Madrid and Liverpool fans suffered attacks and robberies both before and after the final by what appeared to be organized gangs, without the security measures deployed working.

"We want to know what were the reasons that motivated that designation of the venue for the final and what criteria were taken into consideration taking into account what happened that day," warned Real Madrid.

The 14-time European champion asks for "answers and explanations that determine who was responsible for leaving the fans unattended and defenseless", emphasizing that his followers had "an exemplary general behavior at all times".

"We understand that what should have been a great football celebration for all the fans who attended the game led to unfortunate events that have caused deep indignation throughout the world," added the Madrid club.

He stressed that it was possible to "see clearly in the revealing images that the media have offered" how many of the fans who traveled to Paris "were assaulted, harassed, robbed and robbed with violence." "Some events that also took place when they were driving in their cars or buses fearing for their physical integrity. Some of them even had to spend the night in the hospital for the injuries received," he asserted.

"Football has transmitted to the world an image far removed from the values ​​and objectives that it should always pursue. Our followers and fans deserve a response and that the relevant responsibilities be purged so that situations such as those experienced are eradicated forever from football and sport ", sentenced Real Madrid.

UEFA announced last Monday that it has commissioned the preparation of an independent report to shed light on what happened in the moments before the final, which had to be delayed for more than half an hour due to problems with the entry of the 'red' supporters for the forgery of many entries that blocked the turnstiles.