Spanish Sports Minister wants 'forceful response' after Madrid derby crowd incidents

MADRID, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Spain's Minister for Education, Professional Training and Sports, Pilar Alegria, said on Tuesday that the government will act forcefully to punish those behind the shameful incidents in Sunday's La Liga match between Atletico and Real Madrid.

The game at Atletico's Metropolitano Stadium had to be halted by the referee for 15 minutes after members of Atletico's 'Frente Atletico' ultra g