Know all details about the Poznan celebration, which went viral after the Barcelona vs Real Sociedad game with a video of a fan caught in the midst of it now viral
Football fans couldn’t resist a playful jab, hinting that “the game’s not gone” after a heartwarming clip from Real Sociedad’s impressive 1-0 win over Barcelona made the rounds. The clip captured a solitary Barcelona supporter, surrounded by Real Sociedad fans as they erupted into the iconic Poznan celebration in the 33rd minute—a scene that spread laughter and smiles across fan circles.
Lone Barcelona female fan caught in between Real Sociedad fans doing the poznan celebration, video goes viral
Real Sociedad fans are doing the Poznan and this Barcelona supporter is stuck right in the middle 😭 pic.twitter.com/uOfkvU04Hr
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 10, 2024
For Barcelona, this loss marked their second in LaLiga this season, reducing their lead under manager Hansi Flick to just six points, with Real Madrid holding a game in hand. Already without star player Lamine Yamal due to injury, Barcelona now faces mounting pressure as the season intensifies. Currently, Barcelona sit at the top of the standings with 33 points from 13 games.
Why the young Barcelona fan’s video went viral?
Sheraldo Becker’s crucial first-half goal had set off waves of excitement in the Estadio Reale Arena, prompting the home crowd to turn their backs to the pitch, link arms, and bounce in unison. Among the jubilant sea of blue and white stood a young Barcelona fan, composed and unfazed, watching the celebration around her with a reserved expression before quietly smiling down at her phone.
Her understated reluctance to join in won over the online community, where fans appreciated her reaction, with one lightheartedly commenting, “GAMES NOT GONE,” while others likened the moment to a comedic sketch. The touching scene quickly went viral, earning a place as “football cinema,” as fans celebrated the young supporter’s composed presence amid what could be any rival fan’s most uncomfortable situation.
Real Sociedad fans are doing the Poznan, and there’s a Barcelona supporter right in the middle, completely surrounded! pic.twitter.com/n3qZ25SmYa
— PLEraUpdates (@PLEraUpdates) November 11, 2024
The Poznan celebration, famously adopted by Manchester City fans after witnessing it during a 2010 Europa League clash with Lech Poznan, has since become a celebrated part of football culture. Though various Eastern European clubs have claimed its origins, the celebration is most often attributed to Lech Poznan fans, where it began as a spirited act of protest against club management.