This is what the riots looked like after the Betplay Cup final

Minute30.com .- What should have been a celebration of Antioquian football ended in chaos. This Wednesday night, the Atanasio Girardot Stadium became the scene of strong riots carried out by fans of Deportivo Independiente Medellín, who confronted the riot police after the crowning of Atlético Nacional as champion of the BetPlay Cup against its backyard rival.

The discontent of the red fans escalated quickly after the final whistle. The “powerful” followers, dissatisfied with the result, launched attacks that forced the immediate intervention of the authorities. The situation became critical when the clashes moved from the stands to the field of play itself, invading the space where the official ceremony was to be held.

Due to the use of tear gas and the lack of security guarantees due to the constant attacks, the organization was forced to suspend the protocol events. The fans prevented the Nacional players from receiving the trophy on the field, repeating an unfortunate scenario similar to what occurred recently in the match between Nacional and América.

The tense atmosphere forced the players of both teams and the coaching staff to seek refuge in the dressing rooms while the police force tried to regain control of the sports venue. So far, material damage to the stadium infrastructure and an undetermined number of people affected by the gases have been reported.