Shock in the stadium: Motorist races into a crowd in front of the derby!

Shock in the stadium: Motorist races into a crowd in front of the derby!

A terrible incident overshadowed the upcoming city derby between FC Barcelona and Espanyol Barcelona on May 15, 2025. Shortly before the game, a car drove to a crowd in front of the Espanyol stadium. According to report the Sportschau was reported after only interrupted eight minutes. Referee Cesar Soto Grado spoke in with the police officers. Spectators in the stadium, especially in the Espanyol block, were visibly worried and many fans left the arena prematurely against the continuation of the game. A total of 13 people were injured who were then taken to the hospital. However, the police made it clear that there were no serious injuries.

During the entire situation, the stadium staff kept the audience informed about loudspeakers and assured that there was no danger. A car was stopped by a fence, which may prevent worse. Photos and videos of the incident that documented the chaos were circulating on social media. The police emphasized several times that the incident was under control and there was no deliberate attack.

security in sport

The incident not only raises questions about traffic safety, but also for general security in sport. According to information from Safety , around 2 million sports injuries are documented in Germany every year, with the most common causes in the areas of behavior and lack of abilities. An accident like that in Barcelona illustrates the risks that exist both outside and within sporting events.

The events in Barcelona make it clear that security measures must always be checked and improved in order to prevent such incidents. At a time when sporting events are increasingly accompanied by great crowds, it remains important to ensure both physical security and to prepare people mentally for such unexpected events.