Europa League clash descends into chaos with limbs everywhere as former Arsenal star caught up in mass brawl

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SPARTA PRAGUE’S Europa League clash with Galatasaray ended in chaos as a mass brawl broke out on the touchline.

Sparta claimed a 6-4 aggregate victory over the Turkish giants after a 4-1 second-leg win in the Czech Republic on Thursday night.

A huge brawl broke out on the touchline following Sparta Prague’s win[/caption]

Lucas Torreira, right, was among those in the middle of the chaotic scene[/caption]

It was an ugly end to a thrilling Europa League tie[/caption]

The last-16 tie was settled in added time when Jan Kutcha scored in the 96th minute to make sure of Prague’s place in the last 16.

But moments later there were manic scenes on the sideline as the final whistle was blown.

Both sets of players and coaching staff were embroiled in a furious altercation as they came to blows.

In among the heaps of bodies was ex-Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira – who appeared to be trying to diffuse the situation.

Torreira, 28, left the Gunners for Galatasaray in 2022 and claimed the Turkish Super Lig title last season.

Former Crystal Palace and Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha was also in the midst of the post-match brawl.

It was eventually diffused without anybody being shown a red card.

However, a sending off had taken place during the match when Galatasaray man Kaan Ayhan was dismissed in the 70th minute.

He was given the red card after a VAR review for a poor challenge.

Following their victory, Sparta have been handed one of the hardest possible draws in the last 16 as they will take on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Other standout ties include Rangers vs Benfica, Brighton vs Roma and Villarreal and Marseille.

The first legs will take place on March 7, before the return fixtures on March 14.