Chaos before Champions League clash as 19 fans are arrested ahead of fixture

PSG'S Champions League tie with Atalanta has been marred by the arrests of at least 19 fans.

It's reported that weapons were used and damage was caused to the local area during the trouble.

5 French police have arrested 19 football fans ahead of PSG vs Atalanta Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

5 PSG host Atalanta at the Parc des Princes tonight Credit: Getty

According to Le Parisien , the supporters that were reprimanded and taken into custody were all following Atalanta.

A number of those involved were said to have been wearing face coverings.

The incident took place last night, ahead of this evening's match.

Public order and traffic police were reportedly dispatched to the incident after calls.

Le Parisien claim that PSG officials have said that the individuals who took part in these fights have been been given lengthy bans from the Parc des Princes.

It comes after claims that they were actually fans of PSG.

The Ligue 1 club host Atalanta at the Parc des Princes at 8pm UK time tonight.

PSG, who have had a faultless start to their domestic league campaign, are hoping to carry that into Europe as they launch their defence of their Champions League title.

Meanwhile Atalanta will be looking to improve on their knockout play-off round exit last term.

The violent clashes come after Marseille ultras came to blows with Spanish police ahead of their game against Real Madrid last night.

Video of the ugly scenes showed the moment that supporters could be seen clashing with the authorities.

The police were armed with batons and hit out at a couple of fans while the masses retreated.

5 Marseille fans clashed with riot police before their match against Real Madrid last night Credit: EPA

5 The police were armed with batons Credit: EPA

5 The clashes happened outside the Santiago Bernabeu Credit: EPA