Flares, fires, and clashes with police marred the end of Werder Bremen's 3-1 victory over northern rivals Hamburg SV in the Bundesliga. The high-stakes match, where both teams are fighting relegation, saw tensions spill onto the pitch and into the stands.
Immediately after the final whistle, Hamburg fans ignited flares, threw projectiles, and started fires. Police intervened, leading to confrontations as they cleared the stands.
Werder coach Daniel Thioune condemned the violence, stating, "When boundaries are crossed, that doesn't belong on the football pitch. The risk of injury was very high."
The win moves Werder Bremen level on points with Hamburg SV, both sitting just above the relegation zone with four games remaining.