Shocking moment Celtic and Villa clash before match as fireworks thrown
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic and Aston Villa fans were seen in violent clashes ahead of last night's key Champions League fixture with pyrotechnics being thrown.
On the park, Brendan Rodgers men put up a brave fight but ultimately lost the "Battle of Britain" fixture 4-2, with both sides progressing into the latter stages of the competition.
However, the game was marred by some ugly scenes before and during the match.Footage shows Celtic fans arriving at a train station near Villa Park, where rival were waiting to meet them with Union Jack banners and red flares.
Towards the end of the video, green fireworks can be seen heading in the direction of Villa fans. As the clip ends police officers can be seen charging in to split up the two warring factions.West Midlands Police brought in road closures around Villa Park amid an "elevated risk" with letters sent to local residents around the stadium ahead of the game.
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