A disturbing incident was reported outside the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà on the evening of May 16, during the high-stakes La Liga fixture between Espanyol and FC Barcelona.
According to a tweet by the verified account @BarcaTimes, a mass hit-and-run occurred near the stadium, where a vehicle allegedly plowed into a group of Espanyol supporters. The tweet:
🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Mass hit-and-run near Espanyol stadium. A car plowed into several Espanyol fans, leaving multiple people injured so far.
— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) May 15, 2025
🇪🇸 | ÚLTIMA HORA: Marcos Alonso ha llegado al RCDE Stadium para alentar al que fue su Ex-Club pic.twitter.com/arnRl4qKfl
— Fabrizio Fauna (@FabrizioFauna) May 15, 2025
Visuals accompanying the tweet show a chaotic scene with a large crowd gathered and emergency responders on site. The extent of the injuries remains unclear at this time, and no official confirmation has yet been issued by local authorities or emergency services.
The match between Espanyol and Barcelona was underway when the incident occurred, with the score tied at 0-0 in the early minutes of play. Security has reportedly been increased around the venue, and investigations are ongoing.
This is a developing story. Further details will be updated as more verified information becomes available.
