The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, announced that the council is finalizing the necessary infrastructure and security measures to host thousands of fans for the Spanish national football team's World Cup final this Sunday. The main change will be the rotation of the giant screen in Plaza de Colón to face the roadway, which will "considerably" increase the current capacity of approximately 6,000 people.
Almeida recalled the experience from the European Championship two years ago, when "thousands and thousands of people" enjoyed the match along Castellana, Colón, and Génova street. The mayor also confirmed contact with the Spanish Football Federation to plan a potential celebration in Plaza de Cibeles and the city center in case of victory.
The mayor praised the Spanish team's performance in the match against France, describing the second goal, scored by Pedro Porro, as "one of the best plays" he remembers. He highlighted the "collective exhibition" of the match, which he believes will be among the "four or five games" he will remember his entire life.
Regarding the final opponent, Almeida considers England to be "a step above" Argentina, although a final between Spain and Argentina would be historic. Regardless, he stated that it "will be a great final" regardless of the opponent.
The mayor also positively assessed the tranquility during yesterday's match viewing in the streets of Madrid, despite the large crowd. Health services provided were "fundamentally minor," including some cases of alcohol intoxication or dizziness.
