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Superclásico security operation successful, police report no major disturbances

Superclásico security operation successful, police report no major disturbances

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Police reported a successful security operation for the Superclásico football match between Olimpia and Cerro Porteño.
  • Approximately 25,000 fans attended the game without incident, and no disturbances were reported during their departure.
  • Authorities detained one fan for attempting to enter a rival team's section while wearing their opponent's jersey.

The National Police declared the security operation for the Superclásico football match a success, with no major incidents reported among the estimated 25,000 attendees. Sub-commissioner Blas Espínola of Asunción's 2nd Police Station highlighted the smooth departure of fans from the Defensores del Chaco stadium.

"The fans have withdrawn without any difficulty," Espínola stated, describing the security device's outcome as "quite good." The operation involved coordinated security agents and entry filters to manage the crowd.

The fans have withdrawn without any difficulty.

— Blas EspínolaSub-commissioner Blas Espínola of Asunción's 2nd Police Station commented on the fans' departure from the stadium.

One notable incident involved the detention of a 31-year-old man, Dionel Giménez Bareiro, who attempted to enter the North stand, designated for Cerro Porteño supporters, while wearing an Olimpia jersey. Police transferred him to the 2nd Police Station to prevent potential conflict, and the jersey was confiscated. Espínola mentioned the man did not provide a clear reason for wearing the opposing team's attire.

Additional security measures included multiple rings around the stadium to control fan entry. Police also detained two individuals working as street vendors near the stadium as part of the security plan for the Torneo Clausura 2026 match. The detained individuals were identified as Carlos Antonio Benítez, 43, with no prior record, and Igor David Frutos Noguera, 29, who has previous charges for aggravated theft.

quite good

— Blas EspínolaSub-commissioner Blas Espínola described the outcome of the security device for the Superclásico match.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.