With the mandatory bus ride, the municipality hopes to prevent unrest such as during previous Europa League matches. For example, before and after the match against the French Olympique Lyon, fights broke out on the Neude, with home and away fans fighting and patio chairs being thrown on the Neude. Several people were injured, including four police officers.
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