The amphitheater at Parc Catalunya in Sabadell was packed with thousands of people to watch the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France. The celebration began with the final whistle confirming the qualification of the Spanish team, led by Luís de la Fuente, and spread throughout the city.
During the match and the pre-game, the festive atmosphere was constant. Fans of all ages sang and danced, cheering for 'La Roja', who secured a decisive 0-2 victory against France. The goals were scored by Mikel Oyarzabal, from a penalty, and Pedro Porro in the second half.
“"The whole Vallès region is here, it's crazy!"
One of the attendees, a young man with the Spain flag, highlighted the large turnout from across the region: "The whole Vallès region is here, it's crazy!". Most of those present agreed on the excellent atmosphere and the quality of the giant screen. "The atmosphere is very good and the screen is perfectly visible," commented two friends with painted faces, confident they would return on Sunday for the final.
The expectation is that the venue will be even more crowded for the final, a feat that Spain had not achieved in sixteen years. Even the mayor of Sabadell, Marta Farrés, encouraged her followers on Instagram to attend: "Sabadell, see you on Sunday. Same place, same time".
A local fan, wearing 'streetwear' style Spain merchandise, compared the atmosphere to Sabadell's own matches, praising the screen's quality. The giant screen will broadcast the final on Sunday at nine in the evening, with the opponent yet to be determined between Messi's Argentina or Bellingham's England.
