Atlético de Madrid's stadium, the Metropolitano, recorded the highest attendance of the last day of the First Division, with 68,674 spectators attending the match against Deportivo de La Coruña, a recently promoted club. The figure surpassed the attendance of the Classic between Barcelona and Real Madrid, which was played at the Spotify Camp Nou and had 62,055 attendees.
On the day, Atlético's traditional “Día de las Peñas” was celebrated, a day in which supporters clubs from all over Spain and fans from all over the world gather at the Metropolitano to support their team. This factor, together with the presence of a historic rival, contributed to the stadium approaching its maximum capacity, which is around 70,000 seats. Despite the large influx, Atlético's record crowd remains the derby against Real Madrid, with 70,514 spectators, almost 99% of the stadium's capacity.
In Barcelona, Barcelona also enjoyed almost full attendance, with 62,652 seats available and 62,055 spectators, which represented the largest number of spectators at the Camp Nou since the stadium's remodeling. However, Atlético's match with Deportivo managed to surpass those numbers at the Metropolitano, showing the strength of the red-and-white team's fans even against a lower-class rival.
The result of the match itself is not mentioned in the report, but the attendance figure highlights the importance of “Día de las Peñas” and the ability of Atlético fans to fill the stadium, even when the rival is not one of the greats of Spanish football. With the season still in progress, the Metropolitano's attendance figure remains relevant data for the fans and the club's management, which will continue seeking to maximize the fans' experience each day.