The planned trip by 500 Paris Saint-Germain ultras to Angers for Saturday’s Ligue 1 match was canceled after a fight broke out between two supporter groups en route to the game, according to multiple French sports outlets.
The incident occurred Saturday afternoon on a rest area along the A11 highway near La Ferté-Bernard in the Sarthe department, where PSG supporters were traveling to the Raymond-Kopa stadium for the 31st matchday fixture.
Reports indicate that approximately 40 ultras from one group boarded a bus carrying other PSG fans and initiated an assault, resulting in injuries and damage to the vehicle, including broken windows and a destroyed front door. The bus was later seen driving with hazard lights on.
Following the altercation, the Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP) buses turned back toward Paris, leaving only about 100 ultras to make the journey to Angers for the 7 p.m. Local time kickoff.
The Paris Saint-Germain away section at Stade Raymond-Kopa was expected to host significantly fewer supporters than anticipated, with initial estimates of around 800 Parisian fans reduced to a fraction due to the disruption.
Authorities and club officials have not issued immediate statements regarding the incident, though sources confirm longstanding tensions between two factions within the CUP — the Parias Cohortis and Urban Paris groups.
The match itself proceeded as scheduled, with PSG securing a 2-0 victory over Angers, goals coming late in the first half through Mayulu and another contributor to seal the win before halftime.
This incident adds to a pattern of internal friction among PSG’s supporter groups, which has periodically disrupted matchday travel and raised concerns about safety and cohesion within the ultras culture surrounding the club.
No arrests or official sanctions have been reported in connection with the highway altercation as of Saturday evening, though investigations may follow given the severity of the described damage and injuries.
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