(Video) Liverpool fans attack Real Madrid team bus, smash window before Champions League quarter-final second leg

Real Madrid’s hostile reception from Liverpool fans led to a smashed window in the hours building up to the two sides Champions League quarter-final second leg.

According to the Mail, Liverpool fans lined the streets close to Anfield to give an intimidating welcome to the Spanish champions as flares were set off to see the Madrid bus drive through the red haze.

But the damage was more than just obscuring the vision of the driver as the outer screen of the window was damaged with reports from Spanish media of missiles causing the breakage.

In a statement following the incident, Liverpool said: “We condemn unequivocally the actions that led to Real Madrid’s team bus being damaged during its arrival to Anfield this evening.

“It is totally unacceptable and shameful behaviour of a few individuals. We sincerely apologise to our visitors for any distress caused.

“We will work together with Merseyside Police to establish the facts and identify those responsible.”

Real Madrid arrived on Merseyside with a 3-1 lead from the first leg but they will be wary of Liverpool’s record in famous turnarounds in Europe at Anfield.

Much of Liverpool’s success in those games has been influenced by the noisy home support but this match remains without fans and behind closed doors.

That did not stop some gathering in the streets close to Anfield before the game and reports, originally from Cadena COPE, stated that missiles were thrown from home fans at the Real Madrid bus, leading to the window damage.

Public gatherings of more than six people are currently prohibited due to coronavirus restrictions but many supporters came out on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of the two teams.

This would not be the first time Liverpool fans have targeted a visiting team’s bus for a European tie.

Back in 2018 at this same stage, Man City’s coach was struck by bottles and cans as it drove into Anfield.