Vandals Damage Nàstic Players’ Cars After Defeat and Relegation Threat. In Tarragona, unknown individuals punctured the tires of nine vehicles belonging to Nàstic players and coaches. The incident occurred after another defeat for the club, which is now on the brink of relegation. Police have launched an investigation.
In Tarragona, tensions have escalated between Nàstic fans and the team: after another defeat, with the club on the verge of relegation from the Primera RFEF, unidentified individuals damaged the cars of players and coaching staff. The incident occurred on Sunday night as the team was returning from an away match against Tarazona, which ended in a 0:2 loss for the visitors.
According to police, nine cars parked at the Nou Estadi Costa Daurada were found with slashed tires. Players and coaches, including head coach Pablo Alfaro, discovered the damage when they arrived to pick up their vehicles around 11:00 p.m. Mossos d’Esquadra have launched an investigation to identify those responsible for the attack.
Reaction of the club and fans
Nàstic management issued an official statement expressing understanding towards criticism from fans but strongly condemning any form of violence. The club stressed that each victim has already reported the incident to law enforcement authorities. The statement also highlighted that the club takes responsibility for the difficult sporting situation but will not tolerate any crossing of lines in the form of vandalism.
Crisis and the fight for survival
At the time of the incident, Nàstic was in 16th place in Group 2 of the Primera Federación and in the relegation zone, trailing the safe position by two points. Only two games remain in the season, and the club's fate depends on the upcoming results. The next match will be at home against CE Europa, where the support of fans and team unity could be decisive.
Context and similar cases
The situation around Nàstic resembles the tense fight for survival faced by other Spanish clubs. For example, a recent match in Bilbao between Athletic Club and Valencia became crucial for both teams, who found themselves in a similar position — you can learn more about this in the article about the decisive meeting at San Mamés. Such incidents highlight how high the stakes are and how sharply fans react to their teams’ failures.
The Catalan authorities are urging people to remain calm and resolve disputes within the law, while the clubs are called to work on restoring trust and sporting results. In the coming weeks, attention to Nàstic and its future will remain heightened.
