Man City fan left in critical condition after attack following Champions League clash with Schalke

A Manchester City fan is in a critical condition in hospital in Germany after being attacked following their Champions League last-16 tie against Schalke. 

The 32-year-old man was hit by a punch which knocked him to the ground during scuffles involving home and away supporters outside the City section at the VELTINS-Arena.

The attack following the first-leg of the European clash left him with a traumatic brain injury, according to the police report.

Man City confirmed a fan has been left in a critical condition following an attack in Germany

An ambulance took him to a the local medical emergency centre.   

The club released a statement on Thursday confirming club staff had remained behind to assist the supporter’s family.

It said: ‘Manchester City are aware of an alleged assault after the match at the VELTINS-Arena in Germany last night.

City players applaud the away section after winning the first-leg 3-2 in Gelsenkirchen

‘The club are working with Greater Manchester Police and German Police to ascertain more information.

‘Club staff have remained in Germany to support the family of an injured City fan who is currently in a critical condition in hospital.

‘Anyone with information that can help the Police should contact 101.’

City won the first-leg clash 3-2 thanks to Raheem Sterling’s 90th-minute winner.  

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