osasun He is an uncomfortable participant in the Spanish Super Cup. A rival who established himself in Riyadh after his excellent performance last season, he was declared runner-up in 2015, in addition to his good performance in the League. Copa del Rey. However, the ‘last four’ in Saudi Arabia is planned according to the Real Madrid – FC Barcelona duo, as the financial distribution clearly shows, and is right behind Atlético. In the background is Osasuna, which, according to ‘Diario de Navarra’, has raised two million euros and is the largest fan movement in Spain. Nearly 600 ‘rojillos’ will witness the semi-final against Barça.
No matter what happens in the tournament, Osasuna has already won the first round. The legalization of the distribution by Valencia in 2020 allowed the Navarrese team to have the support in the Spanish football assembly to renegotiate the first distribution signed, sources familiar with the matter told Prensa Ibérica.. The Valencian side joined the protests because they were against the increase in the number of teams from two to four. This cut his chances of winning the tournament in half, and thus he realized that the distribution of benefits was unfair.
Trial of distribution by Valencia
It is worth remembering that the 2020 edition was awarded to Real Madrid. Those who participated in the tournament with an exceptional situation: Being third in the league. Currently, the first and second teams of the regular tournament are part of the Super Cup, as well as the Copa del Rey champion and runner-up. Before competing in 2023, Valencia warned that it would follow the same judicial route, understanding that the distribution of funds was not balanced.
The forced change at the head of the Federation, which Rocha currently leads, has also improved Osasuna’s relations with the sports establishment. The Navarrese side felt aggrieved by the position of the RFEF, which Luis Rubiales still heads In the fight against UEFA’s ban on participating in the Conference League. The decision by European football’s highest body stemmed from a match-fixing scandal involving Osasuna with a different board in the 2013/2014 season.
Around 600 Osasuna fans went to Riyadh
Osasuna managed to compete in the qualifying round of the third European competition after the proceedings of the Court of Arbitration for Sport ended favorably in their interests. The way Rubiales’ RFEF progresses for Osasuna, “This is being maintained by another club affiliated with the FA.” This was a clear reference to FC Barcelona and the threats that still threaten Barça existence due to the Negreira case. The RFEF responded by saying the ‘rojillos’ score was as follows: “disgrace and lack of respect”.
The legalization of the distribution by Valencia and better relations with Rocha led to a more positive distribution for Osasuna. In addition, the Navarrese club will hold lessons in the stands of the Al-Awwal Park stadium, the chosen venue for the ‘last four’ of the 2024 Spanish Super Cup. Peñas – Beti Gorriak from Osasuna to Prensa Ibérica, according to Football Federation vice president José Ángel Jiménez will be An organized trip for 500 people plus 74 more people organizing the trip on their own.
Fans want a neutral ground in Spain
“You will see a lot of FC Barcelona jerseys at the match, because the big teams are in Riyadh, but we will oppose them. This is set up to meet in the Barça-Real Madrid final, that is what they are selling.” on television because it was set up that way,” the supporter argues. For José Ángel Jiménez, This four-player format must be played at a neutral venue in Spain, as in the Copa del Rey basketball tournament.
“This is the best way to bring fans together and at the same time avoid difficult journeys with the risk of injury,” says one fan who will enjoy a special match against FC Barcelona and an itinerary that includes two nights in Dubai or a route through the desert. But first of all, The image that ‘Osunismo’ hopes for is to be able to celebrate the tournament they came to as ‘foreigners’ in the streets of Pamplona.. “Because this format of modern football is really against us.”