A PITCH invasion that left 25 people in hospital and one fan fighting for their life has left the grass destroyed.
Hamburg sealed promotion to the Bundesliga after beating Ulm 6-1.
Hamburg’s pitch is in a state of ruin[/caption]
Thousands of fans descended after winning promotion to the Bundesliga[/caption]
The grass has been badly cut up in some areas[/caption]
Some fans got their hands on a souvenir[/caption]
Fans got carried away with the celebrations after the 6-1 win over Ulm[/caption]
Hamburg are back in the top flight after a seven-year absence[/caption]
Fans got carried away after their final home match of the season and thousands descended on to the pitch.
Dramatic footage from the Volksparkstadion stadium shows fans jumping from the stands, toppling advertising boards and sprinting across the pitch.
Wild scenes erupted as some climbed onto the players, while others raced toward the dugouts and attempted to enter the dressing rooms before being stopped by police.
The result from all the footfall is clear to see, with the grass cut up and badly damaged all over the pitch.
Clumps of grass were taken out and held by fans, keen to take a souvenir from a memorable match.
Several fans were injured when jumping onto the pitch, while some were hurt in scuffles.
A total of 25 supporters taken to hospital, where one is recovering from life-threatening injuries.
A total of 44 people received on-site medical treatment.
Around 65 firefighters and emergency personnel – backed by a dozen ambulances – swarmed the stadium to deal with the fallout.
The Hamburg fire department confirmed they initiated a full-scale emergency response at the scene, as scenes of joy turned to panic.
Hamburg’s victory capped a dramatic end to their seven-year stay in Germany’s second division.
It comes after Harry Kane got drenched in beer during a live TV interview after winning the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich.
The England captain, 31, celebrated on the Allianz Arena pitch with wife Kate and kids Ivy, Vivienne and Louis as he finally got his hands on his first trophy.
Bayern clinched the Bundesliga title six days earlier without kicking a ball as Bayer Leverkusen drew with Freiburg.