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San Javier – What was meant to be an evening of football excitement turned into a scene of mayhem and fear as a violent brawl erupted at the Dos Mares shopping centre on Saturday night, shortly after the dramatic conclusion of the Copa del Rey final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Dozens of patrons, including families dining and shoppers strolling through the centre, were caught off guard as a group of young people—many of them reportedly minors—erupted into a full-scale fight that witnesses likened to a “battle royale.”
Screams echoed through the plaza as chairs, tables, and other objects were hurled through the air, causing panic and forcing people to flee the area.
The altercation, believed to have been sparked by post-match tensions following Barcelona’s last-minute extra-time goal, escalated rapidly. Eyewitnesses described an atmosphere of terror as the group, wearing rival team jerseys, began destroying furniture and clashing violently in the middle of the crowded food court.
Local police and private security responded swiftly to the scene, managing to identify the individuals involved. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, though several establishments, including Burger King, sustained property damage.
Anoche en San Javier en el centro comercial Dos Mares (Murcia),una turba de los de siempre destrozando el mobiliario y sembrando el pánico.
— José Ángel Antelo (@JA_Antelo) April 30, 2025
Hay que DEPORTAR a estos salvajes traídos y financiados por el bipartidismo #BilleteDeVueltapic.twitter.com/2Ihgzw2WIR
The mall’s management later described the incident as “extremely difficult to control” given the suddenness and intensity of the violence.
Despite online rumours suggesting the incident occurred on Tuesday, authorities have confirmed it took place last Saturday night. Images circulating on social media show individuals wearing Barça and Madrid kits amidst the chaos, with furniture scattered across the floor.
In response, Dos Mares has taken immediate action: the shopping centre will no longer screen live football matches on its big screens—starting with the Champions League semi-final between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan.
“We regret the image this gives of the centre,” management said in a statement, noting that many families were forced to abandon their meals or cinema visits during the violence.
Political fallout was swift. Vox’s provincial leader, José Ángel Antelo, condemned the incident, referring to the group involved as “a mob of the usual kind destroying furniture and sowing panic.” In a controversial statement, Antelo called for the “deportation” of those responsible, whom he described as “savages brought in and financed by the two-party system.”
As investigations continue, the Dos Mares incident has reignited conversations about youth violence, public safety at sporting events, and the broader cultural tensions surrounding football fandom in Spain.
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