Medellin Mayor Federico Gutierrez said there would be consequences for those who attended Wednesday’s Colombia Cup final for «causing violence» after 59 people were injured, including seven police officers, in clashes between rival fans.
The violence broke out after Atletico Nacional defeated Medellin rivals Deportivo Independiente Medellin 1-0 in the second leg of the Copa Colombia final at Estadio Atanasio Girardot.
Local police commander William Castano told news channel Teleantioquia that officers had seized weapons, flares and fireworks from fans during checks at the stadium.
“It was necessary to apply the gradual use of force, to help prevent the occupation of the field by the fans, to control outbreaks of public order disturbances and to guarantee the safety of the citizens attending the event,” Castano added.
Mayor Gutierrez said on social media that the majority of fans were at the stadium to watch football, but that a group of «misfits» were bent on violence.
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«Anyone who went to the stadium to attack, destroy or incite fear will be held accountable according to the law. We will not allow a few to damage what belongs to all,» he wrote.
«For years we have been a beacon of peaceful football in our country and throughout Latin America. What a disappointment.»
Published on December 19, 2025
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