Five charged over disorder during Celtic v Atletico Madrid match

Five men were arrested and charged during Celtic’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.

Celtic earned their first point of their European campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the Spanish side.

Police Scotland confirmed that five men had been arrested and charged in connection with acts of disorder during the match.

It comes after a “comprehensive” plan was put in place specifically for the European clash.

Celtic fans waved Palestinian flags despite the club releasing a strongly-worded statement on Wednesday asking supporters to refrain from bringing any banners to the ground.

All five men are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

A police spokesperson said: “A comprehensive police plan was in place for the match between Celtic and Atletico Madrid, with the appropriate resources allocated to the event to ensure safety and minimise disruption to the wider public.

“Five men were arrested and charged in relation to acts of disorder surrounding the event.

“All five are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.”

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