AEK Athens fans leave Ajax supporters bloodied after throwing PETROL BOMB at away end before Champions League clash

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CHAOS unfolded in the stands prior to AEK Athens' Champions League defeat to Ajax in Greece.

Riot police were called into action to diffuse the situation after home supporters threw a petrol bomb and flares into the stands where the travelling Ajax fans were.

Violence broke out prior to the Champions League clash against AEK Athens and AjaxCredit: Reuters

An Ajax fan reacts after being left bloodied following the chaosCredit: Reuters

Fans were left bloodied and bruised following the chaotic violence in the standsCredit: AFP or licensors

An AEK Athens supporter throws a flare towards the Ajax fansCredit: AP:Associated Press

Riot police clash with fans inside the Athens Olympic StadiumCredit: AP:Associated Press

But shocking photos show the officers whacking the Dutch supporters with batons, leaving individuals with gruesome cuts.

One picture shows an Ajax fan reacting towards a police officer as he sports a bloodied face as a result of the violence, while another shows an AEK Athens throwing a flare into the crowd as riot police simply look on.

Reports claim 11 fans were injured in the shocking incident.

Reports have suggested thatPanathinaikos fans were amongst the travelling supporters, with the Greens and AEK sharing a fierce rivalry.

Reports have claimed that Panathinaikos supporters were among the travelling Ajax fansCredit: AFP or licensors

AEK Athens have failed to progress from the group stage of the Champions LeagueCredit: AFP or licensors

It was a gruesome scene as fans clashed with riot police officersCredit: AFP or licensors

Riot police struggled to keep things in order at the Athens Olympic StadiumCredit: EPA

One supporter at the ground tweeted: "Riots in Athens. AEK fans attack Ajax box with fireworks because there are fans of Panathinaikos between the Amsterdammers."

Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt - a target for Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona - ran over to the Ajax fans as he looked to play peacemaker.

After all the pre-match chaos,Ajax earlier advanced from the group witha 2-0 win thanks to a brace from ex-Southampton man Dusan Tadic.

Ajax ace Matthijs de Ligt runs over to the stands as he looks to diffuse the situationCredit: AP:Associated Press

All hell broke loose before the encounter between the two teamsCredit: Reuters