Espanyol fans plan to use rats: Fierce provocation in store for ex-goalkeeper Joan Garcia ahead of Barcelona clash
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Espanyol ultras are plotting a scandalous stunt for the upcoming match against Barcelona, timed to coincide with the return of Joan Garcia to Espanyol’s home ground.
Details: According to The Athletic, the most radical fans are planning to throw rat effigies onto the pitch, expressing their outrage over the former goalkeeper’s transfer to their archrivals.
Espanyol supporters have never come to terms with their ex-goalkeeper’s move to Barcelona, viewing it as an act of betrayal. In their eyes, this stunt is meant to be a symbolic gesture of protest against the player.
Reports suggest that for about a month now, fans have been reaching out to vendors, asking where they can obtain rats for this action. Stadium authorities and security services are now bracing themselves for possible incidents during the match.
It’s worth noting that the Espanyol vs Barcelona match will take place today, January 3, at 21:00 Central European Time.
Reminder: Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo told head coach Hansi Flick that he is still not ready to play as he continues to recover from emotional strain.
