Last Sunday, July 14, a crowd flooded Barcelona’s Plaza Catalunya to celebrate the victory of ‘La Roja’. Since the beginning of the match, approximately 4,000 people, according to municipal figures, gathered to watch the match through the giant screen that was installed by the city council.
This initiative was replicated in other metropolitan municipalities such as Santa Coloma, Badalona, Castelldefels, L’Hospitalet and Sabadell, where there was also a high level of citizen participation.
Plaza Catalunya: the heart of the city of Barcelona
Crowds flooded Plaça Catalunya: Squares where they gathered
This festive atmosphere took place in different squares of Catalonia where it was enhanced by music, giant screens broadcasting highlights of the match and fireworks.
Plaza de la Vila
This square located in Santa Coloma celebrated the victory of the Eurocup where it took place with a citizenship party in the Plaza de la Vila. Approximately, a total of 4,500 people followed the final live from the giant screen installed in City Hall.
Tarradellas Square
In Badalona also filled the Tarradellas square where a giant screen was installed in order to follow the game comfortably, as it also has prepared seats. According to municipal figures, where up to 30,000 people have gathered.
Mataró Central Park
More than 2,500 people gathered in Mataró’s Central Park to follow the Eurocup final and cheer on their Spanish national team star, Lamine Yamal, who grew up in the municipality’s Rocafonda neighborhood.
The Fira de Barcelona
L’Hospitalet also had a large number of fans filling the Fira de Barcelona. For this, the City Council of the municipality installed a large LED technology panel in the Hall Europa, this to follow the game, located at the south entrance of the fairgrounds.
Torrent Park
Another of the municipalities that joined the initiative was Esplugues, specifically in the Torrents Park to motivate the selection.
Church Square
The Church Square located in Castelldefels, is another of the localities that shared on its own giant screen, the celebration of the victory of the Spanish national team in the European Championship.
Crowds flooded Plaça Catalunya: Fans’ Testimonials
Pedro Gómez, a 32-year-old fan, expressed his excitement: “This victory is more than a sporting triumph. It is a moment of national pride and a demonstration of what we can achieve together. I am happy to have experienced it here, in the heart of Barcelona, surrounded by so many compatriots.” Maria Lopez, a mother who attended the event with her two young children, added: “It is a day that my children and I will remember forever. To see ‘La Roja’ win and celebrate with so many people is something that will unite us as a family and as a country.
Crowds flooded Plaza Catalunya: a night that Catalonia will always remember
From early Sunday afternoon, fans gathered in the plaza, painting their faces in yellow and red, waving flags and chanting team chants of encouragement. The streets were filled with a human tide dressed in red, creating a festive atmosphere, full of hope and expectation of the victory that took place that night.
A moment of unity
La Roja’s triumph not only celebrated the talent, coaching staff and dedication of the players. It also strengthened the bonds between Spain’s fans. Despite the differences that exist, this Sunday was a demonstration that it is possible to speak the same language and unite for this great celebration.
Crowds flooded Plaça Catalunya: Looking to the future
Fans are already looking to the future with optimism. It is a great emotion that awakens the hope of repeating these moments of glory in international tournaments that in the future feels palpable, and the commitment to continue supporting ‘La Roja’ is unforgettable. The crowd flooded Barcelona’s Plaza Catalunya to celebrate the triumph of ‘La Roja’. This celebration in Catalunya is a powerful reminder of the joyful spirit of Spanish fans and the ability of sport to inspire and unite people. La Roja’s victory will be remembered as one of those historic moments that reach the playing field and leave a lasting impression in the heart of the nation.
