04:14Fans of Spain and Albania gathered in Dusseldorf on Monday, filling the streets with vibrant displays of national pride ahead of their final group stage match in Euro 2024.
Footage captured fans dressed in their national colours, enthusiastically playing musical instruments, and dancing traditional dances.
One Albanian fan expressed the importance of the match for their team: "Actually, this doesn't depend on us anymore. The thing is that the most important [thing is] that we give everything tonight, then we will see what comes next. So, I think the most important [thing] is to be focused in this match and give everything."
An Albanian fan travelling from Canada shared his excitement about the atmosphere: "It's amazing, everyone is friendly, you see Albanians and Spanish in the same street. It's been a friendly tournament. I love Germany, and I love EURO."
While Spain has already secured their spot in the knockout stages, the match is crucial for Albania's chances to advance. One hopeful Albanian fan pleaded, "Spain, please just let us win and qualify." However, Spanish fans remain confident in their team's dominance. Alejandro, a Spanish fan from Madrid, stated, "Spain has to go out and make 9 out of 9 points in the group stage and with all the Albanians it doesn't matter."
Historically, Spain has consistently triumphed over Albania in their previous seven encounters during World and European Championship qualifiers. Their last meeting in October 2017 ended with a 3-0 victory for Spain, thanks to goals from Rodrigo Moreno, Isco, and Thiago Alcantara.
'We give everything tonight' - Spain and Albania fans gather in Dusseldorf ahead of decisive Euro 2024 match
Fans of Spain and Albania gathered in Dusseldorf on Monday, filling the streets with vibrant displays of national pride ahead of their final group stage match in Euro 2024.
Footage captured fans dressed in their national colours, enthusiastically playing musical instruments, and dancing traditional dances.
One Albanian fan expressed the importance of the match for their team: "Actually, this doesn't depend on us anymore. The thing is that the most important [thing is] that we give everything tonight, then we will see what comes next. So, I think the most important [thing] is to be focused in this match and give everything."
An Albanian fan travelling from Canada shared his excitement about the atmosphere: "It's amazing, everyone is friendly, you see Albanians and Spanish in the same street. It's been a friendly tournament. I love Germany, and I love EURO."
While Spain has already secured their spot in the knockout stages, the match is crucial for Albania's chances to advance. One hopeful Albanian fan pleaded, "Spain, please just let us win and qualify." However, Spanish fans remain confident in their team's dominance. Alejandro, a Spanish fan from Madrid, stated, "Spain has to go out and make 9 out of 9 points in the group stage and with all the Albanians it doesn't matter."
Historically, Spain has consistently triumphed over Albania in their previous seven encounters during World and European Championship qualifiers. Their last meeting in October 2017 ended with a 3-0 victory for Spain, thanks to goals from Rodrigo Moreno, Isco, and Thiago Alcantara.
Fans of Spain and Albania gathered in Dusseldorf on Monday, filling the streets with vibrant displays of national pride ahead of their final group stage match in Euro 2024.
Footage captured fans dressed in their national colours, enthusiastically playing musical instruments, and dancing traditional dances.
One Albanian fan expressed the importance of the match for their team: "Actually, this doesn't depend on us anymore. The thing is that the most important [thing is] that we give everything tonight, then we will see what comes next. So, I think the most important [thing] is to be focused in this match and give everything."
An Albanian fan travelling from Canada shared his excitement about the atmosphere: "It's amazing, everyone is friendly, you see Albanians and Spanish in the same street. It's been a friendly tournament. I love Germany, and I love EURO."
While Spain has already secured their spot in the knockout stages, the match is crucial for Albania's chances to advance. One hopeful Albanian fan pleaded, "Spain, please just let us win and qualify." However, Spanish fans remain confident in their team's dominance. Alejandro, a Spanish fan from Madrid, stated, "Spain has to go out and make 9 out of 9 points in the group stage and with all the Albanians it doesn't matter."
Historically, Spain has consistently triumphed over Albania in their previous seven encounters during World and European Championship qualifiers. Their last meeting in October 2017 ended with a 3-0 victory for Spain, thanks to goals from Rodrigo Moreno, Isco, and Thiago Alcantara.