Fan have been denied access to the Wanda Metropolitano for the Champions League final – despite having genuine tickets for the showdown between Tottenham and Liverpool.
Police have reportedly apprehended supporters outside the ground amid complaints over ‘heavy-handed tactics’.
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Most fans made it into the ground safely
According to the BBC, a Liverpool supporter was hit and pushed by Spanish police, while a Spurs fan was seized upon for allegedly stealing a ticket.
Natalie Pirks, a BBC reporter, tweeted: “Fans are complaining of being turned away, despite having genuine tickets, and police heavy handed tactics.
“One LFC fan was hit and pushed by police in front of me.
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“A Spurs fan was apprehended by mounted police for allegedly stealing another fan’s ticket.”
While the majority of fans have safely entered the stadium for the all-English showpiece, others have endured a nightmare journey to the Spanish capital.
Earlier today, hundred of Spurs supporters were delayed for seven hours at Stansted airport.
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Most fans made it safely into the packed Wanda Metropolitano
A Thomas Cook charter flight, due to take them to Madrid, suffered a bird strike on its way to London and was deemed unsafe to fly.
Thomas Cook sourced a replacement aircraft from Manchester which was due to take off at 4.30pm and land in Spain at 7.30pm local time – just an hour anc a half before kick-off.
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