Man dies after Atletico Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna fans clash in Spain

Sevilla pay a tribute to a football fan who died following clashes near Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon stadium, before they played Granada at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Sevilla.

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Madrid, Dec 1 A 43-year-old man died following a violent clash between fans of Atletico Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna.

Madrid's Clinico San Carlos hospital said the man, identified as a Deportivo fan, died Sunday of injuries sustained in the fight after rival fan groups clashed near Atletico's Vicente Calderon stadium, reported Xinhua.

"Today is one of the saddest for Spanish football in recent years. It has been despicable," said Deportivo coach Victor Fernandez.

Atletico Madrid said in a statement that it condemned the violence.

Atletico Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruna 2-0 in the match.