Go Barca: Football Game!

            Football is a huge part of the people who live in Barcelona’s lives.  I have always heard about the football games in Barcelona and I always saw all of the advertisements and clothing around Barcelona but I did not know or understand what a Barcelona football game was like until I experienced it.  I was fortunate to go to two different Barcelona football games this semester.  The first game I went to a game was in March and Barcelona won obviously!  I went with five of my girl friends and we bought tickets in Las Ramblas at a booth on the street.  Our tickets ended up being the farthest seats away from the field you could possibly be.  The players looked like ants.  However, it was so cool to watch it from that perspective.  I was able to see the entire stadium and all of the fans cheering and celebrating the success of their team.  A Barcelona football game is more than just a game it is part of the culture of Barcelona.  The amount of spirit and excitement present in the crowd was incredible.  People were chanting, singing and screaming.  Most of all the people there were supporting Barcelona and Catalunya as a country.  This sport is more than a sport; it is political.  Barcelona is an amazing team and football is a huge part of the Spanish culture.  The second time I went to a game was last Tuesday night.  My family was in town and we were able to get great seats to the game!  This time, I was able to watch the game from a seat that was much closer to the field.  Unfortunately it was raining but luckily we had seats that were located under the overhang and we did not get wet.  Even though it was raining, each player still played his hardest and the fans continued to cheer and support their team while getting wet.  The people of Barcelona are very spirited and the players of the Barcelona team are very talented.  I am so glad I was able to see these games while I was studying abroad in Barcelona!