Given Elche’s current situation, franciverde fans don’t know when to enjoy a game like yesterday, even if the result is negative once again this disastrous season. Rival Barcelona and the nearly full Martínez Valero stadium were components of a night they hoped to experience again in a palm tree-filled city as soon as possible.
The preview of the match left images of coexistence and sportsmanship between the two hobbies. As the Franjiverdes and azulgrana jerseys mingled, both in the city center and around the Elche coliseum, fans of both teams chatted amicably about what was to come.
With the opening of the stadium doors, the colors of both clubs mixed together. There are those who see negatively what should be a sign of naturalness: respect among competitors in the same competition. I hope they take into account that wearing the opponent’s jersey and shield on your own court in Barcelona is not only a crime, but must also be part of the show.
With the players taking the field, perhaps the most impressive and emotional moment of the night came. “Aromas Ilicitanos” boomed thanks to a hobby that came out of their throats to sing it. It is a stamp that will not be overlooked no matter what category the entity or opponent is in, but it is obvious that the more people say it, the more impact it will have.
The local “Aromas” was almost immediately followed by the visitor’s response in the form of the Barça anthem, silenced by the support songs for Elche. When the conflict started, every neighborhood got excited with its football players. The hosts hoped that any attempt by Tete Morente, Pere Milla, Fidel or Lautaro Blanco to break the Barça wall would be successful. The culés trembled with Ansu Fati’s every move, Araujo’s direction and, above all, Gavi’s pride, which has become the emblem of current Barça.
Lewandowski’s goal was to return the long-suffering Franjiverde community to harsh reality, i.e. falling behind in electronics. Despite this, spirits did not fall and Elche continued to have her own support throughout the match, until in just one minute from the possible enthusiasm of seeing Carmona face Ter Stegen to the disappointment of her injury and going to Ansu Fati’s punishment. .
Recent goals in a row encouraged the blaugranas, who already saw themselves as league champions, but did not discourage the green-greens with a predetermined fate and a desire to return to life as soon as possible. nights like yesterday as much as possible.