Sevilla F.C vs. Athletic Club (Bilbao)

Last night I went to my first Spanish futbol game. I have been watching a lot of games on TV here and I have been really anxious to see a game. The tickets were 50% off for the game, so Andy and I bought tickets on the Visitor Side on the 1st level. We were the 3rd row from the field. It was such a great spot to be.

Outside of the Stadium

Bought a warm up jersey of Sevilla FC

Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan

We made our way in and watched them warm up for a bit. It was interesting because the only beer they sold in the stadium was non-alcoholic which is probably a good idea considering how nuts these fans are.

Getting into the stadium trying to find our seats

Andy and I before the game

Sevilla FC warming up

Panoramic shot of stadium

Physical game

Another close goal off a header

The game was high scoring and aggressive. There was atleast 5 yellow cards and 1 red card. There was also three penalty shots, all resulted in goals.

Players love to act

Our view of the game

Bilbao trying to score with a header

Sevilla with a shot on goal

Everyone was so incredibly fast

Sevilla's goalie clearing the ball

Sevillan fans after a goal scored

2 on 1

At halftime I went up to the top of the stadium to take a picture.

Sun went down and the lights came on

Sevilla looked like they had the game in the bag. The score was 2 - 0 at half. Bilbao came back scoring 2 goals really quickly. The score was 3 - 2 Sevilla. One of Bilbao's goals came off a penalty shot. The goalie blocked it but it was rebounded back in by a player.

Sevilla Celebrating after 3rd goal

Celebrating after another goal

Bilbao Scores on Penalty Shot

Top of stadium (Futbol Club Flag, Spain Flag, Andalucia Flag, Sevilla City motto Flag)

Sevilla got their 4th goal of a penalty kick. It looked like it was going to be over but Bilbao came right back scoring another goal. It came down to the end but Sevilla ended up pulling out the "W"

Second Penalty Shot goal for Sevilla

The game ended 4 - 3. I had a blast. I am definitely going to try to see at least one more game. It was a lot of fun. After the game I headed home and was pretty tired. All and all it as a great time.

Final Score