BARCELONA have suffered stadium damage at the Nou Camp from their Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.
The LaLiga giants are currently revamping their iconic home and have only recently returned to the venue with reduced numbers as work continues to complete the incredible 105,000 capacity ground.
Last night they welcomed Bundesliga outfit Frankfurt and ran out 2-1 winners on the pitch – but off it there was numerous shocking scenes.
We told you how the travelling supporters hurled beers and flares at those housed in the home end and attempted to tear down the plastic barriers.
The latest reports have now emerged from Spain with Barcelona assessing the damage caused in the ground.
A report from publication AS states: “Barcelona is currently assessing the damage caused in the area designated for Eintracht Frankfurt fans.
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“To begin with, they smashed the partition separating them from the home supporters, ripped out and broke chairs that will need to be replaced, and vandalized the private restrooms in their section.
“They deliberately urinated outside the toilets and left them covered in stickers.”
It also states that flares and cups were thrown towards the Barcelona members in the lower stands and that security had to remove some Frankfurt fans from the home end.
On the pitch, boss Hansi Flick was delighted with the efforts from his troops who recorded a comeback with after a double from Jules Kounde.
He said: “It wasn’t an easy match, as Eintracht showed themselves to be a very dynamic and fast team, and they also defended well.
“I’m proud because we adjusted our approach at half-time and it worked.
“We adapted to the situation, and I want to congratulate my coaching staff for the work they’ve done.”
Barcelona are currently sitting 15th in the Champions League league phase standings with two games to go.
LaLiga rivals Atletico Madrid currently occupy eighth spot on 12 points in the race to head straight into the last 16.
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