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Clasico turns violent with nine arrested as police and fans clash outside Camp Nou

Arrests have been made and there are reports of injuries outside the ground after Real Madrid and Barcelona played out a 0-0 draw

Protests after Wednesday night's Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona turned violent, with several arrests and reports of injuries outside the Camp Nou.

Following the goalless draw, clashes began between police and protesters outside the ground as demonstrations continued surrounding the Catalan separatist movement

Police sources told Goal that nine people have been arrested for throwing objects at law enforcement officials.

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The match between the two rivals was originally set for on October 26, but the Spanish FA decided to push back kick-off by two months after fierce protests in Barcelona regarding prison sentences handed down to several key figures in the Catalan separatist movement.