Excited fans, keen to see their favourite international club in action, were in for a treat with a host of pre-event festivities, including foosball challenges as well as exciting FIFA match ups. Some fans even got to show off their footballing skills in heading challenges. They then gathered together to watch Sevilla FC take on Espanyol FC on the big screen and play out a hard-fought 1-1 draw.
In early 2021, FC Bengaluru United signed a partnership agreement with Sevilla FC. The Watch Party – one of the many such collaborative events planned between the two clubs – is in line with the goal of growing the Spanish brand’s footprint in one of the most vibrant football markets in the world. In ample testimony to its growing popularity as well as the heightened interest in the Spanish club’s performances, Sevilla fans as well as young United Academy players, started thronging the venue as early as 4 pm, well over two hours before the scheduled match kick off.
“It’s heartening to see the growing interest in Sevilla FC,” said Gaurav Manchanda, owner, FC Bengaluru United. “Football is best enjoyed when the live experience is shared with a community of like-minded fans. To see the increase in both the number of attendees and enthusiasm from the first Watch Party to the second shows that the footballing community in India is ready to experience such events. We are excited and looking forward to the other such collaborative events scheduled for the year ahead, where football fans can get the best of the FC Bengaluru United – Sevilla FC football experience.”
