In the voice there is no one to stop him if he does not say enough. The 94,902 voices that returned to the Camp Nou almost held on until the end. Transmitting all their strength, support and passion. Trying to upset Real Madrid. Cheering on Xavi's. Warming up an atmosphere that wanted to demonstrate to the Barcelona staff that, beyond the concerns generated by institutional noise, there is also another type of gargoyle that captures, seduces, excites and that reminds us that the essence and raison d'être of FC Barcelona continues to be the sport. Although sometimes it's hard to remember. In the first half, the stands cheered and enjoyed the team's game. In the second, he suffered and went out with him. He held on as long as he could.
The classic was served between the usual chants and a fiery and deafening symphony reserved for the big dates. Freed from mosaics and cardboard, Barcelona started its liturgy by singing the hymn a cappella. Helped by an excellent control of the Blaugrana public address system, which was switched off to give him all the limelight. To the "gallina de piel", as Johan Cruyff would say.
One more day it was the entertainment stand who led the orchestra. Chaining the "and if we all cheer we will win" with him "a match day". The rest of the fans followed the rhythm while instinct did the rest. If it was necessary to undermine the morale of Real Madrid when Vinícius or Benzema took the ball, the decibels increased. If it was necessary to question Martínez Munuera when he showed the yellow to Xavi for protesting a foul on Kessié, the whistles increased and created an unbearable atmosphere.
If it was necessary to encourage Araújo or Gavi in their comings and goings with Vinícius, their names were chanted. And already in passing they reminded the one in the squad in the 30th minute, the one in the number who now has to show off again, that Barcelona does like their way of playing and feeling for football. The energy of the planter is contagious. His frustration, too.
The Argentine, as long as Parisian football allows him, never misses the games of his former team. And he even comments on them with Xavi Hernández. In the Kings League, the crowd that came to witness Pique's show already chanted his name. The initiative was driven by Kun Agüero, his friend. Kun was also at the market yesterday. But he didn't need a megaphone. The culer instinct spoke for itself. And for the first time since he left Barcelona, Messi could feel the Camp Nou demanding his return by chanting his name in the 10th minute. They continue to consider him the best. In the box office, President Joan Laporta was smiling. The machinery to recover the Argentine has been underway for days. And considering the reaction of the fans, the idea of being able to celebrate his goals again is very gratifying.
Especially when the Madrid goals came. With the third, fear took over the stadium. The atmosphere cooled and declined when Barça lost control of the situation. He started the cheering stage again, trying to revive the vital constants of the Camp Nou by singing the Barça song. He half-assed it. Because then came the fourth and final goal. A full blown axe. The stadium emptied and the second best innings of the season ceased to be so. The brave who supported Xavi's team to the end dismissed the team with applause. Embracing him even in defeat. And booing Real Madrid when Ancelotti's team celebrated their success. As both teams marched off the field, the voices died down.
