Official Statement

1. LIGA BBVA

Sevilla FC - Atlético de Madrid

At different moments during the game, chants came from home supporters who were wearing different symbols associated with the club (scarves, tops, flags, banners), they mainly came from the Banco de Pista Norte stands (area marked out in the photograph), where the group known as BIRIS NORTE is located, as identified through different symbols of the group, with around 2000 spectators.

The aforementioned chants and expressions are detailed chronologically below:

-In the moments prior to the game, during the first minute of the match, as well as subsequently during minutes 36, 51 and 63, coming exclusively and primarily from the stands on the lower ring of the North Goal “Banco de Pista Norte”, from the area where the group known as BIRIS NORTE is located, which is comprised of approximately 2000 members, the following chant was sung in reference to Atlético de Madrid, and using the its official anthem: “ATLETI, ATLETI, ATLÉTICO DE MADRID, MIERDA”. The chants were carried out collectively, in a coordinated and repetitive manner, without being followed or chanted by the rest of the fans in the stadium, whose behaviour was entirely correct during the game.


-In the first minute of the game, and from the same area described in the aforementioned paragraph, shouts of the phrase “FRENTE ATLÉTICO ASESINO” were heard in reference to the group of Club Atlético de Madrid, SAD fans known by that name. These shouts were carried collectively, in a coordinated and repetitive manner, and exclusively by the aforementioned group. They were not followed or chanted by the rest of the fans in the stadium, whose behaviour was entirely appropriate during the match.


-In minute 26 and from the same area described in the previous paragraph, shouts of “PUTA MADRID Y PUTA CAPITAL” were heard..

All of these jeers were carried out in a collective, coordinated and repetitive manner, solely by the aforementioned group, and were not followed or chanted by the rest of the spectators in the stadium whose behaviour was entirely correct during the entire game.

Regardless of what has been said, it must be pointed out that the other spectators present in the stadium behaved in a correct manner during the entire game and that the aforementioned events only occurred in the specific zone of the lower ring of the North Goal “Banco de Pista Norte” where a group known as BIRIS NORTE are located. Likewise, it should be noted that prior to the game a message was transmitted via megaphone welcoming the fans of the visiting team.

1. LIGA BBVA

RC Celta de Vigo-Elche CF

-Chanting within the ground, during the 48th minute of the game, and solely by a group of approximately 300 home fans who were wearing different symbols that identify them as such (scarves, shirts, flags and banners), located in the "Río Bajo” stands behind signs that identify them as members of groups known as “Irmandiños” and “Preferencia Celeste”. Chanting consisted of the following terms: “PUTA DEPOR, OÉ!” in reference to Real Club Deportivo de la Coruña. The expression was carried out in a collective and coordinated manner and exclusively by the aforementioned group, It was not followed or chanted by the rest of the spectators in the stadium, whose behaviour was entirely correct during the game.

2. LIGA ADELANTE

 R Valladolid CF- R. Sporting

-In minutes 17, 38 and 83 of the game and exclusively from a group of around 50/60 fans linked to the visiting side, who were wearing different symbols that would identify them as such (scarves, shirts, banners), located at the far end of the East-High Zone stand, an area that has been designated for visiting fans by the club, repeated chants of “PUTA PUCELA, PUTA PUCELA!” were heard. The apparent aim was to provoke a reaction or response from the home fans. However, their response was limited to whistling or the expression “GO BACK TO LEÓN!” they exhibited no violent or reprehensible behaviour.

It should be pointed out that the home fans and the rest of the fans in the stadium did not follow along with or sing the aforementioned chants and their behaviour was totally appropriate during the entire game, without any provocative attitudes or responses towards the rival team