At least 20 people were injured when a driver ploughed a car into a crowd gathered outside a football match between Espanyol and city rivals FC Barcelona.
Police said people were hurt when the vehicle rammed into the crowd outside RCD Españyol football stadium in Barcelona at the start of the game.
Police added in a statement on social media that the incident did not present any danger to the crowd inside the stadium.
Salvador Illa, the Catalan regional president, said all the injuries were "minor" and ruled out any deliberate attack.
The incident was caught on social media outside the football stadium
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The driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and causing injury.
According to authorities, the incident occurred as Espanyol fans gathered to welcome the team's coach.
The driver's car was wedged between two containers, prompting several supporters to throw objects at the vehicle, which resulted in further damage. In response, the driver accelerated and struck around twenty fans.
"It was an accident, some people were injured, but not seriously. There are no major incidents to report," Salvador Illa, the President of the Generalitat, who was present at the match, told local media.
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The incident took place outside the RCDE Stadium
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The Emergency Medical Service responded promptly, deploying 10 ambulances to the scene.
Of the injured fans, four are reported to be in a less serious condition, while the others suffered minor injuries. The most severe injury reported was a broken leg.
Barcelona emerged victorious in the match, thanks to goals from Lamine Yamal and Fermín López.
Tonight's results mean Barcelona won their 28th La Liga title, taking the title back from El Clásico rivals Real Madrid.
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal scored the goal against the team's local rivals
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Tonight's result caps a remarkable first season at Barcelona for coach Hansi Flick as his side won the La Liga Spanish league title and Copa del Rey double.
Barcelona have won the La Liga title three times at the RCDE Stadium this century, compared to twice at their own Nou Camp stadium.
