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Barcelona Fans Smash Real Madrid Team Bus Window Before El Clásico

Real Madrid's team bus was attacked by Barcelona fans, shattering a window before the decisive La Liga match.

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Real Madrid’s team bus had one of its windows completely shattered after a group of radical Barcelona fans pelted it with stones. The attack occurred as the bus was heading to the Spotify Camp Nou stadium for Sunday evening’s decisive La Liga clash, according to Spanish journalist Abraham Romero of the newspaper *El Mundo*.

Images circulating on social media show the extent of the damage to the vehicle, raising serious questions about the security measures in place to protect visiting sports delegations. The incident underscores the intense tension surrounding the match.

Title at Stake in High-Risk Match

Barcelona enters the fixture needing only a draw to officially clinch the La Liga title. The team sits comfortably at the top of the table with an 11-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid.

Amid the charged atmosphere and escalating security concerns, Spain’s Interior Ministry has officially classified the match as a “high-risk” event. This designation came in response to an urgent request from the Catalan police force, the Mossos d’Esquadra, as reported by Spanish newspaper *AS*.

The classification was made due to the possibility of the league title being decided during the Clásico, which could trigger widespread, uncontrollable celebrations or violent reactions from the losing side.

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