Stade de Reims was the victim of a serious incident this weekend. Individuals claiming to be Ultrem, the Ultra group of Reims supporters, waited for players returning from Laval in the Raymond Kopa living center.

What happened?

The Champagne club revealed that these individuals were hooded and armed. Stade de Reims is currently 5th in Ligue 2 and is still in the running to regain Ligue 1 through the playoffs.

Why is this important for Stade de Reims?

These violent and inappropriate behaviors have been happening for several months, according to the club, which believes that the red line has been crossed after the match in Laval (2-2). The club will initiate legal proceedings in the coming days.

What will happen next?

A police officer had already been seriously injured in December, on the sidelines of the first leg match against Laval (4-0), hit by a mortar shot. The club had already called for calm at that time. | Stat | Value | | Ligue 2 position | 5th | | Score against Laval | 2-2 |

Stade de Reims now has to face this difficult situation and find a solution to put an end to these violent behaviors.