Rayados fans were planted in the vicinity of the stadium (Photo: Twitter @ C_Morales86)

After more than 400 days without receiving fans and members of the bars, the BBVA de los Rayados Stadium opened its doors. On the occasion of the elimination match corresponding to the Round of 16 of the 2021 Concacaf Champions League, against Atlético Pantoja, the fans organized a festive event to welcome the team bus. However, the route of the vehicle did not coincide with the group of people and they did not achieve the objective.

On Thursday, April 8, the head of the Nuevo León Health Secretariat, Manuel de la O Cavazos, confirmed that the two largest sports venues in the state could be fans with a 20 percent capacity. Although, since then, the rayados have played two official matches, they have done so as visitors, So the return was scheduled for this Thursday, April 15.

In that sense, on the afternoon of Wednesday April 14, through their official social networks, “The addiction” made a call so that all that fanatic, interested in being close to the official transport, sHe will present himself at the access door of the bus to the stadium. In addition, they asked to bring face masks, as well as confetti, smoke, flags, rags “and what is necessary to have a party.”

With flags and music they organized a party to welcome the gang (Video: Twitter @ C_Morales86)

At 7:00 p.m., some wearing their team shirts, others with their torso uncovered, sounding drums, trumpets and singing songs, the faithful followers of the team led by Javier “Vasco” Aguirre were present. Around it, The atmosphere was decorated with bicolor papers and the illusion of seeing the players up close again after the stoppage forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In another of the areas adjacent to the stadium, those summoned spread a series of fabrics in white and blue through a road. Similarly, a banner was read with the legend “We want to defend our currency” in white letters. Men, women and even children, who gathered on Avenida Las Américas, waved their hands and shouted to encourage the players. However, the bus never showed up.

Contrary to expectations, the players went around the venue and entered the Exhibition. When they noticed, the fans tried to reach them at the entrance of the BBVA Stadium, but the transport did not stop and entered quickly. In this way, the assistants remained chanting cheers on the outskirts of the steel giant until they were allowed entry.

Rayados fans in the vicinity of the stadium (Video: Twitter @ EduardoSalinasM)

After the viralization of a video where Javier “Vasco” Aguirre is observed dancing the rodeo clown at the civil wedding of his son Mikel, Liga MX opted for his separation from the squad. Thus, from Tuesday, April 13, the helmsman must stay away from sporting events, both training sessions and official matches. Also, you will not be able to return until after 10 days and present the result that rules out your positive diagnosis of COVID-19, by means of a PCR test.

After the event, the protagonist of the video spoke about it and he mentioned that the board was aware of his family commitment, although he acknowledged his mistake. What’s more, “I did not follow the corresponding protocol. I was at the event for a large part without a mask. I am vaccinated, including my wife, but still I did not do the right thing and I must bear the consequences, “he declared.

Given the situation, and with the advantage in the first leg by three goals to zero, the gang finalized their pass to the quarterfinals of the tournament by defeating Atlético Pantoja.

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