The Wanda Metropolitano, Atlético Madrid's fortress, buzzed with a mix of excitement and tension as fans of Valencia and Atlético Madrid gathered in the stands.
The atmosphere was a mosaic of red-and-white and orange-and-black, the two clubs' colours vividly displayed through scarves, flags, and jerseys.
In one section, Atlético Madrid fans, known for their intense passion, chanted their traditional war cries.
The Frente Atlético waved their massive flags and beat their drums in unison, creating a deafening roar that echoed through the stadium.
On the other side, Valencia fans held their own. The traveling supporters, though fewer in number, were no less vocal.
They chanted songs of defiance and pride, waving their Senyera flags high. A group of Valencia ultras unfurled a large banner that read, "Siempre Amunt" ("Always Upward"), signaling their unwavering support.