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Lyon v Besiktas chaos: Children caught in violent clashes as fans fight and throw missiles
LYON and Besiktas' Europa League quarter-final was delayed after violence erupted in the stands at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais.
Lyon and Besiktas fans were involved in violent clashes ahead of their Europa League clash
Individuals from both sets of fans were involved in horrific violent scenes ahead of kick-off in Lyon, with many younger supporters being caught up in the chaos inside the stadium.
Fans were forced to invade the pitch to escape the carnage, causing the quarter-final first leg to be delayed by 45 minutes.
Stewards and police eventually restored order inside the stadium, with Ryan Babel handing Besiktas the lead when the match finally got under way.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the nightmare pictures from inside the Parc Olympique Lyonnais as Lyon and Besiktas fans clash.