BARCELONA (Reuters) - La Liga champions Barcelona condemned the crowd trouble that occurred before their game at Alaves on Saturday when a supporter was taken to hospital after around 70 people were involved in violent clashes. "FC Barcelona regrets and condemns incidents that occurred today in the city of Vitoria before the game against Deportivo Alaves," said a statement from Barca. Marca reported that 50 Alaves fans had attacked a group of 20 Barcelona supporters before the game, which Barca won 6-0. Local police arrested a 19-year-old male and one supporter was in a stable condition after being taken to hospital with head injuries. "Deportivo Alaves profoundly condemns the violent incidents that took place on the morning of Feb. 11 in the university area between supposed fans of Alaves and Barcelona," said the Basque club.

Source: thestar February 11, 2017 18:22 UTC