Two arrested as Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans clash in Leipzig

German police made two arrests and expelled 60 Crystal Palace supporters from Leipzig ahead of the UEFA Europa Conference League final. The fans were classified as 'known troublemakers' and ordered to leave the city before the match.

German police made two arrests and ordered 60 Crystal Palace supporters to leave Leipzig before the UEFA Europa Conference League final between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano. The supporters were identified as "known troublemakers" by authorities following clashes between fans of both clubs in the city.

The incidents occurred in the build-up to the final, which is being held in Leipzig. Police said the 60 Crystal Palace fans classified as troublemakers were expelled from the city as a precautionary measure to prevent further disorder ahead of the high-profile match.

Two individuals were formally arrested in connection with the clashes between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano supporters. Authorities in Leipzig have been monitoring fan movements closely as thousands of supporters from both clubs descended on the German city for one of European football's showcase end-of-season events.