Chaos erupted at the Monumental stadium in Chile during the Libertadores group E match between Colo-Colo and Fortaleza.
The game never got to finish.
Two fans died in a stampede outside the stadium before kickoff.
This sparked widespread outrage.
Violence and Death
The match was suspended after fans invaded the field in the second half.
Fortaleza player Deyverson showed objects thrown by Colo-Colo fans.
The glass separating the stands from the field was shattered.
Players tried to calm the situation, but it was too late.
The game was canceled.
Reactions
Partido cancelado entre Colo-Colo y Fortaleza pic.twitter.com/FfBTabCqXk
— CONMEBOL Libertadores (@Libertadores) April 11, 2025
According to reports, the deaths of the two fans, aged 18 and 13, fueled the anger that led to the field invasion.
About 10 fans were arrested, and several were injured.
Aftermath
The incident has raised concerns about fan safety and stadium security.
It’s a dark day for football.
Two young lives were lost, and many more were put at risk.
The football community is in shock.
🔴 #AHORA | Muerte e incidentes graves en la Copa Libertadores: Suspendido el partido entre Colo Colo y Fortaleza por la muerte de dos personas en las afueras del Estadio Monumental de Santiago de Chile. Un fallecido fue por una avalancha y el otro fue en manos de la policía. pic.twitter.com/NHikjSIXju
— Mundo en Conflicto 🌎 (@MundoEConflicto) April 11, 2025