Maribor and Spartak Moscow fans clash with each other and police ahead of Champions League game
MARIBOR fans clashed with their Spartak Moscow rivals and police in frightening scenes ahead of the Champions League match in Slovenia.
Supporters – many wearing hoods – were caught on camera hurling missiles and fighting with cops as horrified bystanders looked on.
Maribor and Spartak Moscow hooligans clash with police ahead of Champions League tie in Slovenia
Maribor supporters are seen fighting with police in the Slovenian townTwitterA hooded fan is shown running away after supporters confronted policeTwitter
Police with shields are shown using batons as fans charge forward chanting and often lashing out with their feet.
The exchanges cast a huge shadow over the Euro opener in Group E - which Liverpool and Sevilla are also in.
One police officer is seen wading forward in response to the fans' aggression.
And the street clashes were soon posted on Twitter and YouTube.
Dozens of fans took part in the brazen encounter with well-equipped police.
Now the clubs will be sweating on possible punishment if Uefa investigate.
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Fans clash ahead of the Champions League opener between Maribor and SpartakTwitterThe clashes spread along the streets ahead of the Champions League game in SloveniaTwitter
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