Few but loud. About 600 fans traveled to the Martinez Valero to try to support the Atlético de Madrid in their round of 16 matchup of the King's Cup against him Elche.
A support that was not easy at all because it was the first time that the Elche temple was full this season. Until now it had not happened, despite the good moment of the Elche team. Those of Eder Sarabia They hadn't lost since November, and since then they have been growing until they are second in the standings. Something that has caused euphoria to be unleashed again in the Alicante town.
With two minutes left before the start of the match, the lights of the Martinez Valero They were turned off so that the only light in the stadium was from the fans' cell phone flashlights. While a Spartan speech could be heard over the public address system with which they tried to inspire the Elche team. Right after that, the stadium lights were turned on to welcome both teams with the national anthem. Elche. A very exciting ritual.
As was logical in the first minutes, the local fans did not stop cheering for their team, but spirits began to decline when Sorloth He scored the first goal in the 8th minute. From there, the Colchoneros fans began to take over the acoustics of the stadium. Launching the repertoire that is usually heard in the Metropolitan. They were joined by the chant of once again playing at home. A feeling that grew even more after the second goal.
-On the grass, the Atlético de Madrid It was the big team that had all the arguments to eliminate Elche, but in the stands, despite being fewer, they ended up being louder than the people from Elche.
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