Around 40,000 people gathered in Plaza de Colón and Madrid Río to follow Spain's victory against Argentina in the World Cup final. The capital experienced a historic night with giant screens and a festive atmosphere.
The Spanish national football team has made history again by becoming world champions for the second time, 16 years after the title in South Africa. The final against Argentina, held at MetLife Stadium in New York, ended in a victory that unleashed madness across the country, but especially in the Community of Madrid, where thousands of fans took to the streets to celebrate the achievement.
40,000 souls in Colón and Madrid Río
The capital rallied behind La Roja. Nearly 40,000 people gathered in Plaza de Colón and Madrid Río, the two locations set up by the City Council with giant screens. The atmosphere was festive from hours before the kick-off, with red shirts, flags, and chants that did not cease throughout the match.
The Movistar Arena, another of the epicentres, hosted 15,000 souls inside, while bars and terraces across the city were completely full. The Autocines Madrid and Parque Warner also set up screens so that no one missed the event.
The rest of the region did not lag behind. Municipalities in the north, south, east, and west of Madrid had fan zones and screens, with music and a festive atmosphere. In towns like Alcalá de Henares, Plaza de Cervantes was opened up, and in Móstoles, the fairgrounds became the meeting point.
The earthquake of joy
Euphoria overflowed at the final whistle. Madrileños embraced the victory with shouts, flares, and chants that lasted into the early hours. The celebration, although massive, took place without serious incidents, according to sources from the Municipal Police.
The atmosphere was similar to that of 2010, though with an extra layer of emotion as it involved a young generation that has restored hope to Spanish football. Many fans highlighted the figure of Lamine Yamal, the young forward who has become the hero of the tournament.
For the residents of the Community of Madrid, Sunday night will be remembered as one of the most special. Bars and restaurants had their particular August, and many businesses extended their hours so that no one missed the celebration.
A title that unites all of Spain
Although the focus is on Madrid, the celebration spread across the entire nation. In Haro (La Rioja), the hometown of coach Luis de la Fuente, 5,000 people gathered at the stadium named after him. In Foios (Valencia), the village of Ferran Torres, scorer of the winning goal, erupted with joy.
In San Marcial (Zamora), the village where Unai Simón spends his summer, the local bar filled up to cheer on the goalkeeper. And in Don Benito (Badajoz), the hometown of Pedro Porro, two giant screens at the sports city named after him became the epicentre of the party.
The Spanish national team has shown that football can unite an entire country. For the people of Madrid, who experienced the title up close, the feeling is one of pride and having been part of a magical night.
The celebration will continue in the coming days, with the expected reception of the champions in Plaza de Cibeles and at the Palacio de la Moncloa, where they will be welcomed by the President of the Government. Meanwhile, fans are already thinking about the next challenge: the 2030 World Cup, which will be held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
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