A statement made by BSC Young Boys Football Club on 28 November 2025 (translated from German) following riots involving their supporters.
The Aston Villa vs YB match on Thursday evening was overshadowed by incidents in the away sector. A heated atmosphere was already noticeable early on during Villa corners in this area, which escalated following relatively provocative goal celebrations. The fact that beer cups, coins, and even a seat were thrown at players is inexcusable.
Consequently, the referee sent YB captain Loris Benito over to the stand to calm the situation. At that moment, some YB fans attempted to move towards him to talk. However, the police officers, standing with their backs to the pitch, did not notice Loris Benito and assumed the fans were intending to storm the pitch, at which point the situation spiralled completely out of control. Clashes ensued. In the course of these altercations, two people were taken into police custody.
BSC Young Boys condemns in the strongest possible terms the throwing of objects at players and formally distances itself from violence. We also apologise for the behaviour of the individuals responsible.