Aston Villa star suffers cut on his face after Young Boys thugs pelt him with missiles during goal celebration before ripping out seats in violent clashes with police

Aston Villa star Donyell Malen suffered a cut on his head as BSC Young Boys thugs launched projectiles and ripped out seats in their Europa League clash.

Scenes turned particularly ugly as yobs clashed with police, with some getting thrown out after fighting and launching damaged seats down to the front row. 

Goalscorer Malen was first struck on the head by a projectile as he celebrated in the corner after breaking the deadlock in the 27th minute. 

The 26-year-old curled over and held his head in a bid to protect himself but was able to play on and punished the travelling Swiss supporter later in the half. 

In the 42nd minute, Malen scored his second and went to celebrate in the same corner – only to be targeted by missiles again. This time, he kept more distance and it did not appear as if he was hit by anything. 

But that was only the tip of the iceberg as tempers flared in the stands – and broadcasters TNT Sports opted not to show any of it. 

Club captain Loris Benito went over to try and appease the fans but the situation only kicked off further, with punches and kicks being thrown as the police tried to calm them down. 

Fellow Young Boys star Jaouen Hadjam also went over to try and settle down the situation. 

Then, fans began ripping seats out from their stations and some were ejected by police as the situation intensified again.

Young children were in the crowd as rowdy adult supporters clashed with police.

There was a delay of several minutes for the game to get back underway again, during which time Villa fans could be heard chanting Malen’s name. 

Even after play finally got going again after four-and-a-half minutes, the tensions rumbled on and there were reports of thugs still ripping out seats and launching them down to the front row.  

More to follow.