Lillestrøm apologizes to Real Sociedad for fan attack

Lillestrøm apologized after Real Sociedad fans were attacked by local supporters outside the stadium; one fan required hospital treatment with four stitches.

Lillestrøm issued an official statement apologizing to Real Sociedad and its supporters after traveling fans were attacked by local citizens outside the Åråsen stadium in Norway. One Real fan was hospitalized requiring four stitches. The Norwegian club stated the attack was unprovoked and condemned the violence, pledging to work with police to identify and severely punish those responsible. Lillestrøm emphasized that all visiting supporters should feel safe and welcome regardless of which club they support.