Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Sevilla Fans Heading to Copa del Rey Quarter-Final

Three Sevilla fans tragically lost their lives today in a traffic accident while en route to watch their beloved team compete in the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Atletico Madrid. The club has expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating that the players will wear black armbands in their memory.

The accident occurred on the A4 motorway near the Despenaperros natural park, located approximately 270 kilometers south of Madrid. Sevilla has already requested a moment of silence from the Spanish football federation before the match to pay tribute to the deceased fans.

Sevilla’s clash against Atletico Madrid is set to take place tonight at the Metropolitano stadium in the Spanish capital. The team aims to secure a spot in the semi-finals, alongside Real Sociedad, Athletic Bilbao, and Real Mallorca.

In another tragic incident, six Guinean football supporters lost their lives while celebrating Guinea’s first victory at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.