ISTANBUL

Fans of Chelsea and Real Betis clashed Tuesday ahead of the UEFA Conference League final.

British and Spanish fans in Wroclaw, Poland for the final came face to face in Market Square, where numerous UEFA events are taking place, including the UEFA Conference League Fan Festival on May 27 and 28.

Despite precautions by Polish police, a fight broke out between fans. Officers intervened with a sound bomb, and several fans were taken into custody. Injured supporters received first aid from their friends.

The final will be played on May 28 at Stadion Wroclaw in Wroclaw.