On the 19th of May, Barcelona and more precisely in the Nou Camp (F.C.Barcelona Stadium) will hold the final game of the Spanish Cup (Copa del Rey) against Sevilla F.C. and Atlético de Madrid.
To encourage the game, Atlético de Madrid have developed an original advertising to encourage their fans to achieve the maximum possible support. This advertising promulgates that Atletico’s fans can help their team win if they dream harder than rival fans.
As in all Spanish Cup editions, special meeting points areas will be prepared around the Nou Camp in order to allow all supporters from each club to be together to enjoy an amazing day in a comfortable and friendly environment.
The kickoff time will be at 9:00 pm at Camp Nou and as it happens every season, different areas will be prepared for each team supporters will be broadcasted by Spanish television channel TVE1.
Next Sundaynight (16.05.2010), Barcelona city could be either a big celebration or great sadness. With just one game left, Spanish league (la liga) title still has to be decided.
Barcelona is top of the league by a single point, so a win will guarantee Barcelona the title.
Spanish Liga BBVA table
Games
Goal difference
Points
F.C. Barcelona
70
96
Real Madrid
67
95
Valencia C.F.
18
68
Sevilla C.F
15
60
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Real Valladolid
-21
36
Málaga C.F
-6
36
Racing Santander
-19
36
C.D Tenerife
-33
36
Xerex C.D
-28
33
Barcelona plays at home against Valladolid, while Madrid plays away from home at Málaga. Surprisingly enough while Barcelona and Madrid will fight to win the Spanish league, both Valladolid and Malaga are fighting to avoid relegation so all four teams will give everything. Both matches will kick off simultaneously at 7pm local time.
If Barcelona wins this last game of the season, it will be Barcelona 20th Spanish League title and of course there will be a huge celebration. Barça supporters usually celebrate at the top of Las Ramblas (Canaletes fountain) so if you happen to be in Barcelona next week and you would like to be surrounded by more than 100,000 Barcelona supporters you just have to go to Las Ramblas.
However, you have to be aware that in recent years there have been riots during Barcelona celebrations so you should be aware that celebrations may turn into violence late at night.
Tip: If you go celebrating, do no stay there for too late as late at night things may get violent, and if you see any sign of people going mad damaging kiosks, lamposts and bus stops, do not stay any longer and leave the area immediately as things may get nasty.
Formula 1 is back in Barcelona. The Circuit de Catalunya will host the fifth Formula 1 Grand Prix of the season (GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA TELEFÓNICA 2010) between the 7th and the 9th of May.
GP España F1 Timetable
Day
Event
Time
Friday 7th May
Practice 1
10:00 – 11:30
Friday 7th May
Practice 3
14:00 – 15:30
Saturday 8th May
Practice 3
11:00 – 12:00
Saturday 8th May
Qualifying
14:00
Sunday 9th May
Race
14:00
Two presale periods with different price discounts have been introduced: First presale period ending on November the 30th offers a 20% discount while the second presale period ends on February the 28th allows a 10% discount. Tickets price vary from €110 to €535 outside the two pre-sale periods. Click here for further details regarding prices.
How to get to the Circuit?
By train (Rodalies – RENFE): Take the train at either Sant Estació train station or El Clot-Aragó train station towards Montmeló train station (line R2). The journey time is around 30 minutes. From Montmeló train station it is just a 20 minutes walk to the circuit.
BUS:Sagalés Coach Company offers a direct bus service from Barcelona city centre to Montmeló Circuit. Busses depart from the junction of Diputacio street and Passeig the Gracia. Price: €8 return ticket.
Finally, don’t forget to use sunscreen products, sun glasses, a baseball cap or a hut and comfortable footwear as although the Grand Prix will take place in May, temperatures can easily reach 30ºC.
Tip: A 3 day ticket includes a pit lane walkabout on Thursday the 6th of May that will allow you get a very close look at the pit garages.
