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Atlético Güímar-Sporting Hortaleza Copa tie suspended after bus attack

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Atlético Güímar-Sporting Hortaleza Copa tie suspended after bus attack

Summary

The Copa del Rey match between Atlético Güímar and Sporting de Hortaleza in Tenerife was suspended after an incident involving Sporting's team bus. Upon arrival, unidentified individuals attacked the bus, throwing stones and shattering several windows. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, but the incident caused significant tension among the players and coaching staff, who had to seek cover. Security forces initiated an investigation to identify the attackers, while the Madrid club condemned the violence. Further details regarding the match's rescheduling are yet to be announced.

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Status Watch

•Sporting de Hortaleza's bus was attacked in Tenerife.
•No serious injuries reported among the team.
•The team sought cover during the attack.
•Police have begun an investigation into the incident.
•The match has been officially suspended.

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12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético Güímar-Sporting Hortaleza Copa tie suspended after trouble

What they're saying

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Sporting de Hortaleza’s bus was attacked upon its arrival in Tenerife for the Copa del Rey. A group of unidentified individuals threw stones at the Madrid side’s vehicle before the match.Fortunate...
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