Football coach and three players attacked by knife in Spain

A coach was shockingly stabbed at the end of a football match in Spain.

The terrifying scenes unfolded after a clash between Pedro Hidalgo B and Firgas in the Second Regional division.

According to El Periodico, a man was violently attacked, he was rushed to hospital, along with three other supporters.

The disturbing scenes took place around 8pm on Saturday after Firgas had claimed a 2-1 victory.

The game had been played cleanly and without any animosity prior to the attack. But, on heading back to the dressing room following the final whistle, two people became embroiled in a scuffle.

One of them pulled out a knife, with the coach stabbed in the hand, leaving him with a severe cut.

Police and ambulances were soon on the scene with coach Daniel Jose Travieso and a player both treated for their injuries.

Travieso suffered a nasty cut to his hand, while the unnamed player suffered a neck injury.

According to the Emergency and Security Coordination Center, the pair were rushed to the Doctor Negrin Hospital, but suffered only minor injuries.

Two other players caught up in the melee escaped with injury or need for treatment.