As everyone knows, Spaniards like their soccer. However, I don't think anyone really understands how much of an obsession futbol is here, especially when Madrid and Barcelona are playing. It's like American Football, but bigger. It's almost like the superbowl, where everyone knows when it is and who is playing, even if they don't follow the NFL. People go crazy, and if you don't know who won by the next day then you might as well go dig yourself a grave. I love it!
Laura and Roberto were going to a bar to watch the game, so Chloe and I joined them a bit after the game started. We got there and there was literally no room to stand or sit, so we kind of just stood in the aisle and got pushed. Oh well. Megan, Goksu (Turkish friend) and Helen (British friend) joined shortly after, and we all had a great time hanging out and watching the game. We ordered beers and just observed everyone as they went nuts anytime the ball was near the goal. And God forbid there is a goal scored, then all hell breaks loose. There are people yelling and cheering and lifting each other up, and they're happiness is contagious. I'm not generally a huge soccer fan, but after watching the game in this atmosphere I don't know how anyone could NOT like it. There was a mixture of fans in the bar, but most of them seemed to be rooting for Madrid. When Madrid ended up winning 3-1, the room cleared out quickly and so we paid for our drinks and left. I plan on going to a local game soon, and even though Real Oviedo is not nearly as big as Real Madrid vs. Barça, I'm sure it'll be a ton of fun!
Also, Spanish soccer players are not so bad to look at. Let me just give you a few examples:
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| Real Madrid |
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| Barcelona |
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On the field
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| And of course, the ever popular Cristiano Ronaldo. What a babe. |
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