The Europa League match between Aston Villa and Young Boys was briefly interrupted when objects were thrown from the away section, causing tensions to rise in the stands and prompting a police response.
Tensions escalated after Donyell Malen scored his second goal of the match in the 42nd minute, prompting visiting fans to throw objects onto the field. During Malen’s celebration in front of the away supporters, one of these objects struck him, leaving a mark on his head, which evoked concerns for the safety of both players and fans.
The game was halted for five minutes as police worked to calm the crowd, with dozens of officers in riot gear moving to the front of the away section to prevent further disturbances.
Despite the unease, Villa maintained their lead, even after Young Boys’ Joel Monteiro scored a late goal in the 90th minute. This 2-1 victory marked Villa’s seventh consecutive home win.