The fans of Sant Andreu and Europa have celebrated as if it were a goal in the last minute of a derby, the sweetest goals to sing about, the City Council's decision to put natural grass on their fields. The mobilization of the Sant Andreu fans, just after a well-deserved promotion, has joined the struggle of the Gràcia residents in recent months. If you add that elections are approaching, the result has been that both clubs left the first meeting with the council with the most desired news. The City Council had it well prepared. It had listened to what people were saying. It had reacted.

In a bar near the Nou Sardenya, Aday Benítez meets with ARA just over 24 hours before his debut in the First Federation this Saturday at the Juventud Torremolinos ground (7:30 p.m., LaLiga+ and FC Play). After the historic promotion as champions of the Second Federation, the club is preparing for an exciting, but also very demanding season.. "It's a challenge for me too. Despite being the team with the lowest budget and having to overcome obstacles like not being able to play at the Nou Sardenya starting in January, I consider myself a great fighter. I'm convinced we can achieve it."

The oldest members of Europa, a founding club of the Spanish First Division in 1928, rub their eyes. After years of hardship and watching the Nou Sardenya stadium gradually empty, the Gràcia club has experienced a social and sporting renaissance in recent years. On Sunday, Europa secured promotion to the First Federation with one matchday remaining in the league, beating Elche B (0-1) with a goal from their eternal captain, Àlex Cano, who has played 500 matches for the club and is the second-highest scorer in history despite being a defender.