Spanish police clashed with members of the Peru national team at the squad’s hotel in Madrid on Monday after fans gathered outside to greet the players. The Peruvians are in Spain for a series of friendly matches; the first, a 2‑0 defeat to Germany, has already been played, and the second is scheduled for Tuesday against Morocco.
The altercation began when hundreds of supporters approached the hotel after the team finished a training session. “We wanted to greet the people and (the police) started hitting us,” said Peruvian goalkeeper Pedro Gallese. In videos widely shared on social media, midfielder Yoshimar Yotun is seen arguing with a policeman who then pushes him. The confrontation escalated, involving other players and officers. One clip shows police pushing striker Alex Valera while he was picking up a flag.
Reuters could not immediately verify the footage, and neither the Madrid Municipal Police nor the Peruvian Football Federation issued an official statement. Peruvian media reported that the incident lasted only a few minutes before it was brought under control.
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