Evento

The Peña Atlética de Alemania was once again present at Peñas Day, just as we have been every year since becoming an official supporters’ club. Because kilometres are no excuse when it comes to Atleti, and because, even though we live scattered across Germany, there are occasions that are always worth coming back for.

This year, we were also celebrating the launch of an initiative that we think is a brilliant idea: dedicating each edition of Peñas Day to a different province or region, highlighting the culture and traditions of the people who keep the red-and-white passion alive throughout Spain. And when the chosen destination is Asturias, with its music, its food and its very own way of enjoying life, well, you can imagine how we could possibly have stayed away!

And another peñistic weekend arrived, this time in Sigüenza! I had the honor of being invited to the 30th anniversary of Peña Seguntina, and the celebration began in the best possible way: with a ham and wine tasting that was absolutely spectacular. Between slices and sips, you could already feel the Peña spirit and the excitement to fully enjoy the day.

Afterwards, we went to enjoy a delicious roast lamb, of course at a great restaurant, where no fewer than 4 of the 5 Peñas from Guadalajara gathered. The table had an extra touch of luxury: the legends Solozábal and Fresnedoso, whom I had the pleasure of sitting next to—along with Sandra, the president of Seguntina, and Txus Rojas! Between laughter, anecdotes, and good humor, the meal turned into a true Peña feast.

What a peñistic weekend we had! It all started on November 15th in Burgos, celebrating the 15th anniversary of Peña Gamonal. Around 11 a.m., a bus picked us up (yes, like a school trip, but with more excitement and zero homework) and took us to the Peña. They gave us a full tour and treated us to an aperitif that was absolutely delicious. Between tapas and laughter, we could already feel the special Peña magic.

Still with a smile on our faces (and a few anecdotes that will take a while to forget) after a wonderful day… A heartfelt thanks to Peña Atlética La Bañeza “Un sentimiento” for inviting us to celebrate their 30th anniversary on Saturday, October 11. It was a perfect day, one of those that makes you feel reconciled with everything.

Saturday began with the traditional football match, which ended in a penalty shootout—perhaps because Rafa, president of Peña Mallorca, acted as referee. The next day, many of the participants complained about sore muscles; it seems age and inactivity spare neither the body nor the memory… and certainly not how to play football!

What an exciting Friday evening! On October 10th, at 7:03 PM, the association Los 50 invited us to an unforgettable event at Casa América on the occasion of Día de la Hispanidad, which is celebrated on October 12th.

Atleti joined this celebration, and it was an honor to share anecdotes and stories with Ibero-American legends like Rubén Cano, Diego Godín, Cacho Heredia, and Luiz Pereira, and also to listen to an emotional message from Ayala.