The Benfica president, Rui Costa, has apologised to his Real Sociedad counterpart after visiting supporters threw flares on to home fans during their Champions League meeting on Wednesday night. There was also trouble in the streets around the Reale Arena before the game with a group of around 50 ultras throwing fireworks and sticks. Ten people needed medical attention and four arrests have been made so far.
“We will pursue them legally,” said the Real Sociedad president, Jokin Aperribay, “if these delinquents have to go to jail, they will go.”
