A full stadium is announced! How many Romanians are expected in Madrid for the friendly with Colombia

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Spectators present at the match between Romania and Northern Ireland at the National Arena / Photo: Sport Pictures

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24.03.2024, 16:24

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Friday night, Romania ended the friendly match in a tie National Arena versus Northern Ireland, score 1-1.

On Tuesday, March 26, the selected team led by Edward Iordănescu (45 years old) will play against the representative team from Colombia.

25 thousand Romanians are expected on the Metropolitano

The game is played at the Metropolitano, the stadium of Atletico Madrid. The stadium in the capital of Spain has a capacity of 70,460 seats, and those from gsp.ro announce that the Romanians will take it by storm.

According to the quoted source, by Saturday March 23, no less than 25 thousand Colombians and Romanians bought tickets for the friendly duel.

Considering that there is a large community of Romanians in Spain, 25 thousand Romanians are expected to support Edi Iordănescu’s team. Moreover, Colombians are expected in even greater numbers.

The price of a ticket in the lawn intended for Romanian supporters is between 35 and 39 euros, while a ticket in the stands costs 65 euros.

Romania is preparing for the friendly with Colombia

Just one day after the match at the National Arena, Edward Iordănescu led the first practice to prepare the game against Colombia.

Romania – Colombia will be played on Tuesday, March 26, from 21:30, at the Metropolitano, the stadium of Atletico Madrid.

According to those from frf.ro, the “Tricolori” who played at least 45 minutes against Northern Ireland performed a recovery training, while the others prepared normally.

Moreover, Edi Iordănescu had to give up two footballers, Nicușor Bancu and Vasile Mogoș, both injured and who will not travel to Spain.