The research, conducted by OnePoll, surveyed 5,000 fans across Europe's top five leagues. Barcelona leads the Spanish ranking as the best city to visit for a match with 13% of the votes, followed by Madrid at 11%. On a continental scale, only London ranks higher than the Catalan capital as a preferred destination.

Spanish supporters are identified as the most passionate in Europe, with 52% describing themselves as highly dedicated. The data shows they spend 30% of the match singing, and 81% are willing to travel three hours or more to support their team regardless of the weather or the scoreline.

While Madrid takes the top spot for stadium-related gastronomy, Barcelona remains a key player in the sports tourism sector. The study emphasizes that for 66% of fans, the club's history and community atmosphere are more significant than the final result of the game.