LaLiga adds Comert's 'provocation' to Valencia derby report as tensions flare
LaLiga has updated its incident report from the heated Valencia derby, including Comert's flag-waving celebration that sparked confrontations with Levante fans and staff.
LaLiga has expanded its post-match incident report from the fiery Valencia derby, adding details about Eray Comert’s provocative celebration that sparked ugly scenes at the final whistle.
Derby Day Drama
The football authorities have submitted an additional annex to their official report, detailing how the Swiss defender’s actions contributed to the post-match chaos that required police intervention to restore order.
According to the updated report, Comert approached the section containing Valencia supporters after the final whistle, removed a corner flag, draped his shirt over it, and waved it like a makeshift flag. This celebration triggered immediate tension with Levante’s coaching staff, players and supporters.
The situation escalated quickly, requiring intervention from both National Police and security staff to calm things down and prevent further confrontation.
Missing from Initial Report
Curiously, this provocative celebration wasn’t mentioned in LaLiga’s initial incident documentation, which instead focused on:
- Offensive chants from both sets of supporters
- A bottle-throwing incident targeting Comert as he left the pitch
The bottle incident occurred approximately ten minutes after the final whistle when the referee had already left the field, explaining its absence from the official match report. Valencia opted not to file a formal complaint about this incident, despite it being serious enough for LaLiga’s observer to include it in their documentation.
Broader Context
This derby was clearly a proper tasty affair, with tensions spilling over well after the final whistle. The additional details provide important context about how the confrontations began, rather than just documenting their aftermath.
For Valencia fans, the incident highlights the passion of derby day, though the club might be concerned about potential disciplinary action against Comert for his role in sparking the disorder.
The Valencia-Levante rivalry remains one of the most intense in Spanish football, with this latest chapter adding more fuel to an already fiery local battle. No love lost between these two, that’s for Adam and Eve!