Our beautiful mothercity Cape Town hosted the first of hopefully many more Fan events on Saturday, 27 February 2016. Seapoint Promenade provided the venue with a backdrop of all things #LaLiga.
Whether you were a fan or just a spectator, the day was nothing short of amazing. Young and old came out to support. The fans were thrilled. The grounds were filled with supporter jerseys ensuring you knew who their favourite teams were.
La Liga, in partnership with local television networks, hosted football clinics to young kids.
It was hard not to spot well known players such as Patrick Kluivert, Gaizka Mendieta, former South African football defender Matthew Booth and of course La Liga president Javier Tebas.
Fans had plenty of photo opportunities alongside the players, the jerseys and trophy display.
Our very own Gerry Arendse (left) and Charl Asia (Right) of Mzansi Penya Barcelonista supporters club (Cape Town division), proudly represented in their Barcelona jerseys, pictured alongside Javier Tebas. Javier putting on a brave smile between those two muscular Barça fans.
Charl standing at trophy. All the Liga club gear was on display – you cannot see the Barça gear as it was placed in the left out of picture zone (…).
Interestingly, the Liga VIP box had many Madrid tops and of course most of us Barcelonistas were down amongst the people where we prefer to be.
The day culminated in everyone watching the game between Real and Atletico with Atletico winning. Everyone shared in watching the game together, possibly a sporting event which no doubt unites our young and old alike. Irrespective of who you supported, the love for soccer was truly visible.
The day drew to a close with Kluivert and Mendieta doing an onstage draw for a lucky fan to watch a game in Spain. So with the sun setting on this beautiful horizon, a young Barcelona fan took home the prize. We hope he gets to watch a game at Camp Nou!
VISCA EL BARÇA 😉
Looking forward to the next event.
—- Article by Chantal Arendse
Mzansi Penya Barcelonista 
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