Legia Warsaw thugs punch police and target Leicester fans in violent scenes

Posted Friday, November 26, 2021 by Dailystar.co.uk

There were more ugly scenes in the Europa League on Thursday night as Legia Warsaw fans clashed with police during their match with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium

There were ugly scenes during Leicester City'sEuropa League game with Legia Warsaw as away fans attacked the police.

The Foxes were leading the game 3-1 when things turned ugly in the stands at the King Power.

Some Legia fans attempted make their way across the tarpaulin used to separate home and away supporters.

This led to violent clashes with the police, with punches being thrown.

It has been claimed up to 100 Legia supporters were involved in the disgraceful violence.

Earlier in the evening, the Polish visitors had lit up the King Power with red flares, causing smoke to bellow around the arena.

Legia Warsaw thugs punch police and target Leicester fans in violent scenes
Legia Warsaw fans clashed with the police

Legia Warsaw thugs punch police and target Leicester fans in violent scenes
Violent scenes erupted towards the end of the match

On the pitch, Leicester won 3-1 thanks to goals from Patson Daka, James Maddison and Wilfred Ndidi.

The win put the Foxes top of their group with one game remaining until the knockout stages.

However, the hard work is far from over for Brendan Rodgers' youthful side.

They have to go to joint Serie A leaders Napoli on the final matchday knowing a poor result could see them exit the competition.

Legia Warsaw thugs punch police and target Leicester fans in violent scenes
Legia fans produced an incredible light show with their display of red flares

Leicester may be without Jonny Evans for that match after the Northern Irishman pulled a muscle during the warm-up on Thursday.

He had to be replaced by Daniel Amartey in a last minute change for the Foxes.

Evans could have been forgiven for shaking his head at some of the defending on show in the first half at the King Power, as four goals flew in before the break, three of them for the hosts.

Rodgers' side never looked in trouble at any stage, though, and will go into their match against Napoli in two weeks' time full of confidence after this latest win.