The second section of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday between Anderlecht and Fenerbahce was suspended for 15 minutes due to the fight in the stands, but there was nothing more than love between José Mourinho and a butler in Belgium.
The Fenerbahce team in Mourinho had won the first leg 3-0 in Türkiye seven days before and were 4-0 together when Youssef En-Nesyri scored after only four minutes in Belgium.
However, moments after that goal, the game was suspended after ugly scenes that involve fans.
Riot's police then hurried to the stands to deal with the problems, while the butlers also did what they could after warnings were on the big screen of the stadium urging fans to behave.
Referee Sandro Schaerer ordered both players games to the center of the field when he made the decision to stop the game and send them back to the locker room.
Fortunately, after a delay of about 15 minutes, the players could return to action and continue the game.
Fenerbahce's manager, José Mourinho (right), put his arm around an Anderlecht administrator
The riot police had been previously deployed to deal with crowd problems in Lotto Park in Belgium
The butler smiled when Mourinho hugged him but seemed a bit uncomfortable moments later
After the game had resumed, Anderlecht made 1-1 at night when Luis Vázquez found the network in the 19th minute.
There were no more objectives before part time, with the most memorable moment that took place outside.
The cameras saw the manager of Fenerbahce, Mourinho, affectionately placing his arm around the shoulder of a much shorter butler, which initially smiles before looking a little uncomfortable.
The incident was broadcast live on TNT Sports 3 and the commentator declared: “José made a friend!”
Thursday's game ended 2-2 after more goals from Vázquez and Yusuf Akcicek in the second half.
That result saw Fenerbahce progress to the 16 round with a 5-2 victory together.
Mourinho's men will face the rangers or Olympiacos below.