Elanga stretchered off as horror challenge triggers mass brawl

Newcastle United's Anthony Elanga was stretchered off with a shin injury after a horror challenge from Valencia's Jose Gaya, according to Mirror Football. The incident sparked a mass brawl between the two sets of players, turning the fixture into a heated affair.

The challenge, which left Elanga in clear pain, prompted an immediate reaction from his teammates, and players from both sides clashed as tensions boiled over. Officials and coaching staff were forced to step in to separate the players before order was restored.

Elanga required significant medical attention on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher. The full extent of his shin injury remains unclear at this stage. The ugly scenes also overshadowed the involvement of Manchester United in the day's action.

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