Real Madrid fan club massacres
| Real Madrid Fan Club massacres | |
|---|---|
| Part of the War in Iraq | |
| Location | Balad, Iraq |
| Date | 13/29 May 2016 |
| Target | Shia football fans |
Attack type | Shooting, suicide bombing |
| Weapons | AK-47s, bombs |
| Deaths | Total: 28+ (+1 bomber)
|
| Injured | Total: 45+
|
| Perpetrator | Islamic State |
| Motive | Anti-Shiism |
On 13 May 2016, a group of militants armed with AK-47s attacked a cafe in Balad, Iraq, frequented by supporters of the Spanish football club Real Madrid. The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the attack. At least 16 people were killed and at least 30 were wounded.
On 29 May 2016, IS gunmen and a suicide bomber attacked another Real Madrid fan club in the same area, killing at least 12 people and injuring around 15. They were attacked while watching the 2016 UEFA Champions League Final.