Jordi Alba Accused of Insults and Verbal Assaults

The match between L'Hospitalet and Badalona in the promotion playoffs to the regional second division in Spain witnessed controversial events, ending with L'Hospitalet losing 0-2 in a game marked by high tension both on and off the field.

According to the referee's report, the match was halted in the 85th minute after a local team supporter threw a water bottle that hit one of the assistants in the back. Additionally, some objects were thrown towards the officiating crew, prompting the referee to temporarily stop the match and escort both teams to the locker rooms.

The report indicated that after a few minutes of stoppage, the match resumed without any additional incidents, despite the continued atmosphere of tension and hostility between the parties.

As mentioned in the referee's report, former Barcelona player and one of the owners of the L'Hospitalet club, Jordi Alba, confronted the refereeing team in the tunnel leading to the locker rooms, directing harsh words and insults at them. Similar statements were made by the club's sporting director, who strongly criticized the officiating.