Patrice Evra was sent off even before his side’s Europa League tie against Vitoria had started after kicking an angry fan during the teams warm up. The former Manchester United star sparked the confrontation after reacting to jeers from the away end, from there, the situation deteriorated quickly.

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Some Marseille fans had managed to get out of their section of the stands and force their way to the touchline barriers where they harangued Evra at close contact as the French international warmed up before kick-off. Stewards at the ground quickly intervened to break up the trouble, with Evra, who was originally listed as a substitute, ordered to return to the dressing room by the referee.