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Atletico Madrid players were woken by fireworks outside their London hotel before a key European clash. The club has reported the incident to UEFA.
Atletico Madrid faced a tense night in London after unknown individuals set off fireworks outside the team hotel, disrupting players’ rest ahead of a major European fixture.
The squad stayed at the Courthouse Shoreditch hotel when the incident took place around 1:30 am , shortly after players had gone to sleep following training at the Emirates Stadium.
Reports state that two separate waves of pyrotechnics were launched. The second series came roughly 20 minutes after the first and produced louder explosions.
Several players and staff members woke up, raising concerns inside the camp. The timing and repetition suggested a deliberate attempt to disrupt the team.
Atletico Madrid reacted quickly and filed a report with UEFA, detailing the incident and expressing security concerns.
The club questioned how individuals have reached the hotel area so easily, given its central location and expected protection.
Incidents like this have occurred before in European football, especially ahead of high-stakes matches, when rival supporters try to disrupt preparations.
UEFA will now review the case and decide whether disciplinary action will follow.