PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN ultras set off flares and firecrackers outside of Real Madrid’s team hotel at 1.30am as they attempted to disrupt their preparations for tonight’s Champions League clash.
There were believed to be around 50 Les Parisiens fans outside of the Hotel du Collectioneur as they looked to wake up and intimidate the Los Blancos squad ahead of the Round of 16 second leg.
According to Spanish news outlet Mundo Deportivo, a host of Madrid stars fear for the safety of their family.
Police were called in by Zinedine Zidane‘s side’s security team to drive away the supporters off the streets.
El Mundo report that two individuals from the Paris Ultras Collective (CUP) were arrested and detained following the incident.
While they also claim that security will be intensified when Madrid’s team bus travels to the Parc des Princes later on today.
Late night hotel visits.
Violent videos.
Refereeing complaints.@realmadriden are not happy with @PSG_English's conduct before #UCL clash.
https://t.co/9HWH57f3AN pic.twitter.com/rsLhXRKUza
— MARCA in English (@MARCAinENGLISH) March 6, 2018
| PSG ultras gather outside PSG team hotel with a big "F**k Madrid" message.
— RMadrid Edition (@RMadridEdition) March 6, 2018
A brace from Cristiano Ronaldo and a strike from Marcelo ensure the La Liga club take a 3-1 lead going into the clash.
The luck doesn’t appear to be on PSG’s side as they have lost their last five return legs in the Champions League.
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They will also be without star man Neymar, but Kylian Mbappe and Marquinhos are expected to be fit to face the Champions League holders.
It isn’t uncommon for fans to try and disrupt their opponents outside of hotels, with Peru supporters using dirty tricks against New Zealand prior to their World Cup qualifier.
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Fans treated the All Whites to a spectacular fireworks display at 3.30am, while they also resorted to black magic.
And their efforts worked as goals from Jefferson Farfan and Christian Ramos secured their place in Russia in the summer.
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