Atletico Nacional’s clash with Atletico Junior was suspended after a terrifying fight in the stands left at least 20 people injured.
The Colombian Prima A match descended into chaos in the second half, with riot police seen intervening to stop the crowd disorder.
Some supporters appeared to be carrying knivesX:@seafight3
Multiple fans were injured after a brawl broke out in the standsX:@CaracolMedellin
According to reports from Colombian outfit Caracol Radio Medellin, those injured were taken to nearby medical centres.
The outlet also stated knives had been brought into the game to use to attack rivals.
Some of the injured were taken to the lower part of the stadium to have their stab wounds treated by the Red Cross, as per El Colombiano.
One clip posted to X appears to show one supporter charging at Nacional supporters with a blade.
Nacional, managed by former Celtic player Efrain Juarez, were 2-0 up before the game had to be abandoned.
The home side had gone ahead through Andres Roman and doubled their advantage after Marino Hinestroza’s goal in the 54th minute.
Their second goal appeared to spark the fights between the rival supporters.
Footage posted on X shows fans scattering away from the area of the brawl.
Many ran for the exits, while some came onto the pitch.
The game was suspended by the 55th minute.
Police were forced into actionX:@CaracolMedellin
The stadium was evacuated by the police.
The Secretary of Security of the area, Medellin, Manuel Villa, said: “Football should be a celebration of peace, and the culture of football is a collective commitment.
“But if someone doesn’t understand that, they have no place in this celebration: those masquerading as fans who create these situations and act outside the law are not fans, but criminals and should be treated as such. Irresponsible!
“There will be sanctions, and measures will be taken as necessary.”
Outlet AS Colombia were covering the game before the chaos erupted in the stands.
Roughly translated, their final blog post from the match reads: “Once again, violence prevents a match in Colombia from being completed.
The fight broke out in the western part of the stadiumX:@davij18
“This weekend we expect good behaviour from the fans in the country’s stadiums.”
Nacional boss Juarez played just 13 times for Celtic after signing for £2million from Mexican outfit Club Universidad Nacional.
His side sit fifth in Primera A, but would have gone second in the league if the game had been completed and they held on for the win.
Junior, meanwhile, sit in 12th.
