[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, ahead of the first leg of the Champions League semi-final between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal at the former’s home ground, BBC commentator John Murray was accidentally struck by a roll of toilet paper thrown onto the pitch by Atlético Madrid fans. The two sides clashed at the Metropolitano Stadium, with both hoping to take a crucial step towards reaching the Champions League final. Before kick-off, Atlético Madrid supporters hurled large quantities of toilet paper rolls into the stadium. Prior to this, Arsenal had requested a pitch inspection in the final moments before the match, and more bizarre scenes unfolded shortly before kick-off. Atlético Madrid fans kept throwing toilet paper rolls onto the pitch, and one stray roll hit live commentator John Murray on the spot. He was covering the fixture for BBC Radio 5 Live at the time, and the live broadcast was interrupted by the unexpected incident.
The editor believes that seeing this scene, many people will inevitably burst into laughter. Before the kick-off of the first leg of this Champions League semi-final, chaotic clashes also broke out outside the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. After the home team’s team bus arrived, order at the scene got out of control, and police used tear gas to disperse the rioting fans.