Villarreal has condemned the assault on two disabled supporters outside the Estadio de la Cerámica following Saturday’s 1-1 La Liga draw against Valencia.
One of the victims, a member of Villarreal’s EDI team for players with intellectual disabilities, was kept under observation overnight to undergo tests for contusions.
The other victim sustained a “complete maxillofacial fracture” (a fracture of a facial bone) and was admitted to Castellón General Hospital, where they remained as of Monday morning.
In a statement, the club said: “Villarreal CF would like to reiterate the club’s absolute condemnation and utmost repudiation of any act of violence in any form, which has no place in football and society. [The club] wishes to show its support for those affected, with whom it has been in permanent contact and collaboration since the aggression.”.
Valencia also condemned the attacks, saying: “Football does not tolerate violence in any form.
“Stadiums should be a place free of hatred and the club condemns these acts that do not represent the fundamental values of sport or the healthy coexistence and respect between fans that was evident throughout the match.”