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Dozens of fans were detained after trouble in the stands at the match in Asuncion Violent clashes between fans and police caused the abandonment of a match between the top two sides in Paraguay on Sunday. Hundreds of spectators escaped onto the pitch as police fired rubber bullets and tear gas into the stands at the Superclasico, played between Olimpia and Cerro Porteno, both based in capital city Asuncion. According to witnesses, the trouble began when firecrackers were detonated in the section of the Defensores del Chaco Stadium which was allocated to Cerro Porteno supporters. The police detained around 100 people, and while it was not immediately clear whether any fans had been injured, security forces reported that at least six officers were hurt, with one in a serious condition. David Torales, a spokesperson for a local hospital, said the "officers sustained head injuries, lacerations, including possible stab wounds, and other injuries". "Police officers acted immediately to ensure the safety of those in attendance, " read a statement issued by local police which added that they are working to "identify those who instigated the conflict so that they may be sanctioned and barred from attending future sporting events". Six points separate league leaders Olimpia and second-placed Cerro Portano - who won the Torneo Clausura in 2025 - at the head of Paraguay's top flight, the Division de Honor. The Paraguay Football Association (APF) rules state that a game must be forfeited by the side whose supporters forced a suspension. Olimpia president Rodrio Nogues said the club will seek three points from the APF disciplinary tribunal, while Cerro Porteno president Blas Reguera claims that Olimpia as hosts were responsible for stadium security. The game was tied at 0-0 when it was abandoned after 29 minutes One witness told local news that a fan stole a police riot shield and "paraded it like a trophy" in front of the crowds One of the injured police officers is said to be in a serious condition It is not clear whether any fans were injured in the clashes 1 of 4 Follow your club with BBC Sport Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone 'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions Record-breaking Bayern win Bundesliga - now for the Treble Fitzpatrick beats Scheffler in Heritage play-off 31-0: International football's biggest ever defeat Preview the new drama from the creator of Baby Reindeer Join Tyler West and Alfie Watts on a Race Across the World debrief Lucy Punch stars as ‘alpha mum’ Amanda 'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions Are Man City now title favourites after win over Arsenal? Man City beat Arsenal to close gap in title race. Video Man City beat Arsenal to close gap in title race How 'dropouts' hangout' became snooker's ultimate stage Record-breaking Bayern win Bundesliga - now for the Treble Dream derby result for Liverpool fans but huge summer ahead for Slot 'Rusty' to 'relentless' - Red Roses deliver statement win Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet as questions grow on his future How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years 'Mums thank me for changing the narrative': How motherhood in rugby has evolved One of Arsenal's greatest unsung heroes - Keown's tribute to Manninger What it's really like to try to make it to F1 What does the Saudi Arabia PIF's change in approach mean for Newcastle? Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf? World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle 'I should have died' - Taylor on 10 years since forced retirement Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.