Football supporters all over the world express their fandom through song, and La Liga is no different
Real Madrid fans holding pictures of Real Madrids French coach Zinedine Zidane (top), Real Madrids Spanish defender Sergio Ramos (R) and Real Madrids French forward Karim Benzema (L) cheer for their team before the Spanish League football match between Re
Fans are one of the most vital elements in the world of sports. Not only do they bring cheer and light up the stadiums, but their infinite passion for the game not only adds that extra punch to it but also brings about a new meaning to the sport. Football fans, in particular, are one of the most die-hard fans in the sports world and their chants have echoed through the ages.
Football supporters all over the world express their fandom through song, and La Liga is no different. So today, let us take a look at the top five passionate chants by fans in Spanish football.
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Santiago Bernabeu Real Madrid: "Como no te voy a querer?"
During the 2018 World Cup, “Como no te voy a querer?” – “How could I not love you?” in English – became one of the chants of the tournament for Spanish-speaking fans, but it had long been a popular chant for supporters of Real Madrid. Even before that, it originated among the fans of Mexican side Pumas UNAM and was adopted by Madridistas after the two clubs met in the Bernabéu Trophy in 2004.
Camp Nou FC Barcelona: "Oh, le, le, oh, la, la"
Barcelona’s Camp Nou is the biggest stadium in Europe and almost unmatchable for atmosphere when full. Among the many catchy songs in the Barça fans songbook is “Oh, le, le, oh, la, la, ser del Barça es el millor que hi ha”. The Catalan translates to English as “Oh, le, le, oh, la, la, to be a Barça fan is the best thing there is.-
Barcelona-s fans wave team-s flags and cheer from the stands during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, on September 24, 2019.
Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes Granada CF: "Esta es tu grada"
This is a popular chant at many Spanish clubs, but it’s a particularly big deal at Granada. The full chant goes “Esta es tu grada, tu grada, tu grada, tu grada que te anima, te anima, te anima, te anima con el alma, el alma, el alma, el alma en la garganta, garganta, garganta.” In English: “These are your fans, your fans, your fans, your fans who support, support, support, they support with soul, soul, soul, with soul in their throats, throats, throats.” It became a hit at the Andalusian club on their way to promotion into LaLiga SmartBank in 2010 and has stuck around ever since.
Wanda Metropolitano Atletico de Madrid: "Obli, Oblak, cada dia te quiero mas"
Jan Oblak is one of the Atleti fanbase-s favourite players and, as is often the case with the most cherished stars, he has his own song. The Atleti fans have adapted the Gipsy Kings- hit -Djobi, djoba- and changed the lyrics to -Obli, Oblak-. The following line, -cada día te quiero mas- translates to -every day I love you more- in English. Whenever the Slovenian star makes an important save, this song is usually chanted by the home crowd at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Ipurua SD Eibar: "Sin ti, Jose Luis"
Jose Luis Mendilibar is a legend at Eibar, having coached the club since 2015 and also having previously been in the dugout at Ipurua in 2004/05 when Los Armeros had one of their other best ever seasons. The Eibar fans love Mendilibar and created a song for the coach out of the Nicky Jam his “El Perdon.” Their version goes: -Es que yo, sin ti, Jose Luis, dime quien puede ser feliz.- In English: -Without you, Jose Luis, tell me who can be happy?-
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