Soccer-Villa file complaint against Legia Warsaw after clashes at Conference League game

Soccer Football - Europa Conference League - Group E - Aston Villa v Legia Warsaw - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - November 30, 2023 A worker outside the stadium cleans up after the pre-match disturbances with the Legia Warsaw fans. Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine/ File photo

(Reuters) -Aston Villa said they have lodged a complaint with UEFA over the conduct of Legia Warsaw and the behaviour of the club's supporters after clashes in the build up to a Europa Conference League game on Thursday resulted in injuries to four police officers.

The unrest occurred ahead of kickoff at Villa Park, and the police denied entry to travelling fans, leaving the away stand empty. Villa won the match 2-1.