THE "TARDEO" ARRIVES AT THE METROPOLITANO

On Sunday, December 15, the Atlético-Getafe match was played, marking the last game of 2024 at the red-and-white stadium, and the club wanted to celebrate in grand style. They also aimed to recreate one of the highlights of last season, when the match against Sevilla on Matchday 3 took place on December 23. To celebrate Christmas with football, every fan found a Santa hat on their seat.

Last Sunday was no different, this time against Getafe. The match was scheduled at the perfect family-friendly hour: 2:00 PM. Vermouth, Atleti, and tardeo. That was the plan, and it went off perfectly. The club announced various activities, including inflatables, trampolines, ball pits, and slides for children and their parents. And here came the twist, featuring the trendy concept of tardeo. In venues like El Brindis, Bendita Locura, La Gradona, El Bonanno, and El Gran Escenario, tardeo took center stage—and how!

The weather cooperated, with splendid sunshine that allowed attendees to enjoy the outdoor activities. Entire families made the most of the holiday, the time of day, and the warm sun. The atmosphere was festive; everyone was excited for a match that could mark a giant step forward in the league. No one wanted to miss Atleti’s good run of form.

Several members of our group lived up to the nickname of our Peña (“the most dynamic Peña in Germany”) by attending the stadium to watch the match and join us afterward for beers and to celebrate the upcoming holidays. These appearances help attract new members to our Peña, something we are immensely proud of. We warmly welcome our new members—our growth knows no bounds!

The Metropolitano paid tribute this Sunday to Jorge Martín, a Madrid native, recent MotoGP world champion, and devoted Atlético supporter. Before the match, Martín entered the field riding his motorcycle, greeted by applause from the crowd. He rode partway down the pitch before stopping near the tunnel entrance, where he collected his world champion trophy. Wearing an Atlético jersey with the number one, he walked to the center of the field, celebrating with the fans to chants of “champions, champions.”

Additionally, Lola Gallardo, goalkeeper for Atlético Femenino, was honored by the crowd for being the player with the most appearances for her team.

Santa hats awaited every fan in their seats, and last year’s festive image was repeated. From our humble Peña, we encourage the club to continue this tradition every year.

After the suspension hiatus, the cheering section returned to its full energy, never stopping their chants throughout the game. It seemed like the recent lineup changes hadn’t suited Atlético particularly well; the team looked increasingly disorganized. In fact, Getafe had two chances, one of which came from Giménez deflecting the ball dangerously toward his own goal. Finally, the red-and-white team sped up a transition, with Nahuel delivering a perfect cross from the right for Sorloth to head it downwards and past Soria. Simeone, with his expertise, had called on the Argentine and Norwegian players, among others, to secure Atlético’s eleventh consecutive victory. This win puts our team in joint first place following Barça’s defeat (and we still have a game in hand). Now that the stadium is back to full voice, Atlético keeps the momentum going.

This victory deserved a celebration, and the fans dispersed to venues like El Brindis, where our beloved Metropolitano Rock Band gave it their all, inspiring us to do the same, and the charanga at Bendita Locura. The plaza was packed with people enjoying the tardeo, and our Peña celebrated in style alongside sister groups like Colchoneros de Luxemburgo, Pablo Barrios, and Las Rojiblancas, proving we are truly one red-and-white family.

We’ll save the Monday hangover stories for another day…

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