A tragedy shook the Copa Libertadores 2025. The match between Colo-Colo and Fortaleza, corresponding to Day 2 of the Group Stage, was suspended after the death of two fans following an avalanche at the entrance to the Estadio Monumental David Arellano in Santiago de Chile.
The match, which was scoreless and had already passed the hour mark, was interrupted after hundreds of people invaded the field. Players from both teams were immediately sent to the locker room as a security measure.
What happened?
The tragedy occurred prior to the start of this Copa Libertadores 2025 match.
An avalanche was reported at one of the stadium entrances, apparently due to overcrowding and disorganized access.
According to Chilean media and witnesses, the emergency services confirmed the death of two people who were unable to receive medical attention in time.
Players from both teams were immediately sent to the locker room
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In the midst of the chaos and desperation, some fans entered the field and the game was suspended indefinitely.
More than an hour after the incident, CONMEBOL issued an official statement suspending the match and sending its condolences to the affected families.
Club response
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The Brazilian club Fortaleza used its social networks to confirm that all its players, coaching staff and personnel were safe.
They also announced that they were working with their fans to ensure their safety during the evacuation of the stadium.
Colo-Colo issued a statement expressing its regret:
“We deeply regret the passing of two of our fans in the lead-up to the match against Fortaleza. We send our sincere condolences to the families, friends and close ones.”
As a sign of mourning, the Chilean club canceled all official events, including the traditional “Arengazo” scheduled for April 11.
This incident revives concerns about security in South American stadiums, especially in international tournaments.
CONMEBOL has initiated a review of access and capacity protocols to prevent similar events from occurring again in the remainder of the Copa Libertadores 2025.
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