According to reports, less than three hours before the highly anticipated El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, the passionate presence of fans from both teams around the Estadio de La Cartuja has sparked numerous controversies.

Recent videos published by Marca show that police were forced to engage in clashes with a group of Barcelona fans in Plaza Nueva.

Marca reports that a heated altercation between several fans of both teams led to stadium police intervention, with several officers forced to confront one of the main instigators involved in the clash with Real Madrid supporters.

In the footage, officers are seen pinning the fan to the ground, while other Barcelona supporters throw objects at security personnel from a short distance.

Despite the chaos, police eventually managed to disperse the protesting Barcelona fans, and the streets around the stadium now have a calm atmosphere. However, this appears to be the calm before the storm of what could be one of the most controversial El Clásico matches in recent years.