Betis against Jagiellonia puts on a new visitor record at Benito Villamarín – Stadiumdb.com

A historical event took place on Thursday evening in the Estadio Benito Villamarín. During the first stage of the quarter -finals of the UEFA Europa Conference between Real Betis and Jagiellonia Białystok, the stadium recorded a new European visitor record.

Amazing atmosphere and massive amount

This time it happened during a European competition. A total of 56,442 fans filled the stands – a number that will go into club history for European games. Before the start, the atmosphere with a spectacular light that set up the stage was electrically, when Betis supporters took its seats. When the players entered the field, the crowd broke into the club anthem and echoed again throughout the stadium. A striking TIFO display from the Gol Sur stand symbolized the dreams of the fans. In accordance with the UEFA regulations, 5% of the capacity of the stadium were assigned to the visits – Around 3,000 Jagiellonia fans occupied the away section, known as La Jaulastands in the upper corner between the Gol Norte and Fondo.

© Real Betis Balompié

New European Match visitor record for Betis

This broke the previous record for a European lamp At Benito Villamarín – 55,300 spectators for the game of the Champions League Group stage stage against Anderlecht on December 6, 2005. It was shortly before the visitor record of all time In Benito Villamarín this season – the 58,538 fans who saw the derby victory over Seville remain at the top.