Morocco challenges this Tuesday, March 28 Peru in Madrid. This Monday evening, Peruvian players very seriously clashed with the Spanish police in front of their hotel. Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese was reportedly taken into custody after hitting a police officer.
The Civitas Metropolitano, the lair of Atlético de Madrid, welcomes this Tuesday evening Moroccans and Peruvians who will face each other in a friendly. Monday evening, the Peruvian players had the good surprise to see many supporters having made the trip to Madrid to come and encourage them in front of their hotel.
ud83cuddf5ud83cuddea LAST MINUTE | altercations between the @Police and the players of the Peruvian National Team
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— The great match of COPE (@partidazocope) March 27, 2023
According to information from the Spanish press, Peruvian midfielder Yoshimar Yotun left to greet his supporters when he was jostled by the Spanish police. The situation then escalated. A few of his teammates rushed to defend him, including goalkeeper Pedro Gallese. The latter was even taken into custody before being released a few hours later. The Peruvian would have “hit at eye level” a policeman
“The supporters tried to approach the players and the police intervened between the supporters and the players in order to avoid a stampede,” a police spokeswoman said.
After their historic victory against Brazil (2-1) last Saturday, the Moroccan selection did not experience a very calm evening in their Madrid hotel. An employee of the establishment was arrested this Sunday evening by the police after racist comments on social networks towards Walid Regragui players.
