The official ball of LaLiga EA Sports for the 2025-26 season is used during the match between Girona FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, corresponding to the friendly match of the Costa Brava Trophy, played at the Montilivi Stadium in Girona, Spain, on August 3, 2025. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Hola, que tal?
This past April, I made one of the biggest moves of my life: I left my old home and started a new life in Madrid. It’s a city that has everything—incredible food, rich history, and a vibrant culture. But for a die-hard football fan like me, it’s missing one crucial thing: a local team to call my own.
Since the days of Fernando Torres, my Sundays have been dictated by the fortunes of Liverpool. “You’ll Never Walk Alone” isn’t just a song; it’s a promise, a tradition, and a core part of my identity as a fan. But as much as I will always bleed red, I’ve come to a new country and a new city. To truly embrace my new home, I feel it’s time to find a local club to support.
Madrid is, of course, home to the most famous club in the world. But football isn’t just about the giants. The passion, and the community are often strongest in the smaller clubs. I want to experience the full spectrum of Spanish football. I want to feel the raw emotion of a fan at a team’s home ground, listen to their stories, and get a true sense of what their club means to them and their community.
So, this is my mission for the upcoming season: I’m going on a pilgrimage. I will be visiting the home of every professional football team located within a two-hour radius of Madrid. My goal is simple: to find a team to cheer for. This isn’t just a search for a new team; it’s a journey to discover the heart and soul of Spanish football.
I’ll be sharing my experiences here and on tiktok @futbolabroad1—the good, the bad, and the beautiful. The atmosphere, the fans, the food, and the football itself. I hope you’ll join me as I explore the local legends, the underdog heroes, and the hidden gems of Madrid’s football landscape.
I’m looking forward to the journey, and more than anything, to finding my new home in the stands.
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