Title-holders Astralpool CN Sabadell defeated hosts Olympiacos SFP in the first thrilling semi-final of the Champions League Women Final Four in Piraeus
Two late goals secured the Spaniards’ 13-15 win over the Greeks
which has presented them with a chance for a three-peat
Sabadell may become the second team in history to achieve that feat after Orizzonte’s great run between 2004 and 2006
CN Sant Andreu downed newcomers FTC Telekom Waterpolo 10-7 to ensure Saturday’s final is an all-Spanish affair
2024/25 Champions League WomenFinal Four
Olympiacos SFP (GRE) 13-15 Astralpool CN Sabadell (ESP)CN Sant Andreu (ESP) 10-7 FTC Telekom Waterpolo (HUN)Final Four
3 May 2025(Local times shown)16:30: Olympiacos SFP (GRE) v FTC Telekom Waterpolo (HUN) – Bronze Medal Game18:30: Astralpool CN Sabadell (ESP) v CN Sant Andreu (ESP) – Gold Medal Game
Fully-packed stands and an electrifying atmosphere awaited the teams in the first semi-final in Piraeus
It was another highly-anticipated showdown between Europe’s top two women’s sides
as apart from Kinef Kirishi’s back-to-back triumphs in 2017 and 2018
only these two teams have lifted the trophy since 2013
while Olympiacos have emerged as winners three times
when Sabadell were on a roll and left no chance for the Greeks – so this game was a rematch of last year’s final
it was the first chapter in their quest to make the club’s 100th anniversary a memorable one on behalf of the water polo team – since the men’s team sank unexpectedly in the Champions League
the women remained their only hope to reach the highest heights
as six of the first eight possessions ended up with a goal
thanks to a couple of pinpoint finishes from Dutch leftie Simone van de Kraats and a penalty from Bea Ortiz
but Vasiliki Plevritou also fired in a penalty and a fine backhander from Maria Myriokefalitaki on 2m
plus a counter attacking goal from Stefania Santa made it 3-3
Paula Leiton also hammered in a brilliant one from the centre at the other end
before the defences regained some ground to freeze the scoreboard for two and half minutes
Aussie leftie Abby Andrews managed to swim away to equalise once more
and after Sabadell gave the ball away for the second time – with a way too long cross-pass – the Greeks had enough time to force a six on five and Santa sent the ball home to put Olympiacos ahead for the first time at 5-4
The second period started off in a similar manner
as the early minutes saw a flurry of goals
A deflected shot from Irene Gonzalez brought the title-holders back to even
Then Foteini Tricha netted a great one from action
but van de Kraats was also on target from a second attempt in an extra to make it 6-6
so forced and unforced errors followed from the attackers
Entering the last minute of the first half
Tricha arrowed in her shot nicely from a woman-up
but Maggie Steffens was also on target from the perimeter in the next possession
the hosts retook the lead 15 seconds from time
as Vasiliki Plevritou converted another penalty for 8-7
After two minutes of battling in the third
Rita Keszthelyi’s one-timer from the left wing levelled the scores
then Laura Aarts made a big save to deny Santa in a one-on-one
but she couldn’t put her hand on Myriokefalitaki’s next backhander after the corner
Sabadell had to score twice to equalise for 9-9 – as a VAR review led to a red card for Sofia Tornarou for an earlier act of unnecessary roughness (though no 4min expulsion)
but this annulled the Spaniard’s previous possession where they forced a penalty and scored
Their replayed attack then bore an extra and US star Steffens pushed the ball in from close range to finally make it 9-9 with 3:44 to go in the third
The next twist came following a six on five for the hosts
went for a clean counter and Ortiz gave goalkeeper Mia Rycraw no chance
Myriokefalitaki had an easy put-away in the next six on five
but Aarts denied the Greeks in a woman-down – and the title-holders may have led by two
but van de Kraats hit the bar in the dying seconds of their extra
Sabadell wasted another extra early in the fourth and they paid for it as Andrews’ pinpoint shot in Olympiacos’ next six on five was simply brilliant – so the scores stood at 11-11 instead of 10-12
but not for long as Santa found the back of the net from 7m
saw van de Kraats send the ball home – her fifth hit of the night
Andrews’ fierce shot during an extra levelled things up once more at 13-13
but Sabadell managed to score again despite their first shot being denied in their six on five – a smart assist from Keszthelyi to Tara Prentice for a close shot made it 13-14
then the title-holders’ patient play ended in another extra and a great set-up for Steffens resulted in a two-goal gap at 13-15
as they gave the ball away in a six on four with 1:17 to go
so they failed to make the final at home again after 2022
the crowd celebrated the team as if they had won the trophy – it was a really great moment after the match
the Sabadell players happily hugged each other as they advanced to the final for the fourth time in a row
and it’s going to be their 10th appearance in the last 12 editions
a quick-exchange of woman-up goals kicked off the action
with both coming from the same position at the top of the arc
St Andreu goalkeeper Martina Terre came up with a big save in the next six on five
and a bit later Queralt Anton’s fine shot from the perimeter gave the Spaniards a 2-1 lead
FTC’s stopper Boglarka Neszmely also joined the party with a penalty block
but she couldn’t do anything with Anton’s bouncer that followed
as they couldn’t break through St Andreu’s zonal defence
And the Ruiz siblings were making them pay for that
this time it was Ariadna’s turn to hit a one-timer
as they had a goal disallowed by an exclusion call – the referee waved sorry to the bench – and they missed their third six on five in a row to remain scoreless after netting the opener after 33 seconds
There were more missed six on fives early in the second quarter
before Gurisatti found a hole under Terre’s arm to score from an extra
What wasn’t working in the opening period
as a couple of fine blocks denied the Spanish perimeter shots
finished off by Eleftheria Plevritou reduced the gap to one at 4-3
St Andreu missed a six on five and Fradi had an extra to go even
but a bad pass ruined their play and Elena Ruiz scored a nice one from the ensuing counter for 5-3
as Vanda Valyi’s sneaker made its way to the net
there was time for more as Paula Camus delivered a penalty and Ariadna Ruiz converted that in the next possession
Great blocking killed six on fives at both ends early in the third
then Terre had a brilliant stop – as did Neszmely in the other goal
Six 6 on 5s saw no goals – three apiece – which was a bit more painful for FTC as the clock was ticking down and the Spaniards still led by two
came after a time-out with two minutes remaining – a 2m violation spoiled it
but a turnover foul and extra created another chance for the Spaniards and Anton finally broke the ice with 1:26 to go
Dora Leimeter gave some hope for the Hungarians
as she netted a woman-up with seven seconds to go – though only after they missed another one; so the Spaniards were still sitting in the driving seat at 7-5
FTC were unable to create a clean shooting opportunity in their first extra in the fourth
and that came back to hurt them when Camus beat two defenders and the goalie from the centre to make it 8-5
Gurisatti couldn’t beat Terre either – FTC were four from 15 in extras at this stage
which is definitely not game-winning stats
A time-out gave the Hungarians a little boost
as Leimeter scored a great one from action
followed by Valyi’s hit from a counter – so in a span of just 49 seconds
Anton’s 4th hit of the night came at a crucial moment for St Andreu
as it reset the two-goal gap with two minutes remaining
And some good defending killed the Magyars’ momentum
another cold-headed finish from Alba Munoz for 10-7
closed down the contest as only 1:03 remained in the match
St Andreu scored back-to-back extras when it mattered the most – the only way to win matches at this level
This sent them to the final to set-up another all-Spanish showdown after 2023 when Sabadell downed Mataro
it’s St Andreu’s turn to challenge the mighty queens of Europe
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CN Sant Andreu led just once in the women’s Champions League final – 2.4 seconds from time
Queralt Anton’s winning goal completed a miraculous comeback as they staged a 0-3 run in the last three minutes of the game
which title-holders Astralpool CN Sabadell were dominating – especially at three goals up in the middle of the third – but they were unable to break their fellow Spaniards
This is a historical first for Sant Andreu
while Sabadell’s plan for a three-peat and an all-time record-tying eighth trophy was ruined
the bronze went to hosts Olympiacos SFP after they swept FTC Telekom Waterpolo aside 18-11.2024/25 Champions League WomenFinal Four
3 May 2025Olympiacos SFP (GRE) 18-11 FTC Telekom Waterpolo (HUN) – Bronze Medal GameAstralpool CN Sabadell (ESP) 8-9 CN Sant Andreu (ESP) – Gold Medal Game
Sabadell may have been dominant in the Spanish league
but it was St Andreu that managed to break their reign in single-game finals
notably by claiming back-to-back Spanish cup titles
this was the Champions League final – the biggest match in the club’s history – and it unsurprisingly took some time for the underdogs to settle
title-holders Sabadell went about their business and quickly established a 3-0 lead
thanks to a stunning Simone van de Kraats hat-trick
The Dutch star put away two man-ups and lobbed a nice one from a counter
while St Andreu looked a little bewildered in attack
Olympic champion Elena Ruiz opened St Andreu’s account after five minutes with a fierce shot from the perimeter
Paula Camus scored a great goal from the centre for 3-2
St Andreu also forced two more six on fives to go even before the first break
but they couldn’t beat Sabadell’s defence and goalkeeper Laura Aarts
That proved painful as Sabadell struck first in the second quarter
with Rita Keszthelyi’s exquisite lob doubling the defending champions’ lead
but St Andreu also lacked the necessary energy to catch up their arch-rivals
Sabadell could finally launch a clean three on two counter and Bea Ortiz gently put the ball in the net for 5-2
Their fellow Catalans also overcame their difficulties
Nona Perez sent the ball home from a six on five
Since the remaining two minutes of the half brought only battling with no real chances
Perez’ great individual action goal reduced the gap to one shortly after the restart
and van de Kraats returned to the stage with a fantastic shot from distance
St Andreu then missed a crucial six on five and Ortiz’s rocket gave Sabadell a three-goal lead once more
plus a brilliant six on five play and Perez’s third of the night cut St Andreu’s deficit to one again
but each side’s defence worked hard to keep the score at 7-6 before the final quarter
The chess-like game continued there – it was a big tactical battle
Sabadell couldn’t create any real danger in their first six on five
and St Andreu couldn’t even force an exclusion
and even though their first attempt hit the frame of the goal
their second attempt succeeded – Keszthelyi’s blistering shot bouncing in off the post for 8-6
The Hungarian star then let two more shots fly
so Sabadell missed the opportunity to maybe end the contest
a time-out 3:07 from the final buzzer helped St Andreu to regroup and Ariadna Ruiz hammered in a stunning strike from action for 8-7
as Queralt Anton’s shot was an even more spectacular rocket from the perimeter with 1:58 to go
Van de Kraats’ lob then hit the woodwork and the chasers had their golden moment coming – a six on five after another time-out with 19 seconds on the clock
It looked for a while that Sabadell’s defence could clear the ball
but Anton somehow found it among the defenders and fired it in from 7m – with just 2.4 seconds remaining
as an easy block sealed a famous victory for St Andreu and completed a remarkable comeback
it was a miracle in the water – a 0-3 run in the last three minutes
It was a special way to write history and lift the most prestigious trophy for the first time in the club’s histroy – as well as denying Sabadell a three-peat
Sabadell – stuck on seven titles – will now have to wait at least another year to catch up Orizzonte on the all-time ranks where the Italians still lead with eight trophies
Earlier on Saturday – in the bronze medal game – hosts Olympiacos started brightly and jumped to a 4-1 lead in a span of two and a half minutes
as the game was following a similar pattern to their semi
where they scored first then conceded four in a row
The Hungarians fought back to 5-3 early in the second
but two fine perimeter shots from Vasiliki Plevritou and Abby Andrews quickly put the hosts on the path to the medal podium
Vanda Valyi pulled one back from a penalty
then the Magyars killed three Greek six on fives
but they were still unable to penetrate Olympiacos’ stubborn defence
and their French international goalkeeper Mia Rycraw was also doing a splendid job
The hosts’ Maria Myriokefalitaki then did what they were failing to do in their six on fives
as she scored from the centre with a brilliant backhander to make it 8-4
while Olympiacos hit two from action in 31 seconds to make it 10-4
Even though Fradi had a better spell a little later
when they scored two from back-to-back possessions
the Plevritou sisters on Olympiacos’ side were doing a way better job
and captain Margarita was outstanding in defence – while Fradi’s Eleftheria couldn’t come up with her usual great contributions in this match
Olympiacos were a class apart in the third period
they added seven in the penultimate quarter to go 15-6 up to secure the bronze medal before the fourth had even started
The Greek defence loosened up a bit once the game was sewn up
but Vasiliki Plevritou continued to fire in some brilliant shots – she stopped at seven goals
it could even be said she made the difference
lower-league football is undergoing an explosion of popularity in a post-pandemic world where people increasingly seek authentic and exciting experiences.
with Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu becoming one of the leading neighbourhood football clubs in the country
known for electric atmospheres in their tightly-knit Narcís Sala stadium on matchdays
and a strong identity built on foundations of human values and a working-class ethos.
Derby games with fierce rivals CE Europa, from the neighborhood of Gràcia
have become unmissable events in the Catalan football calendar in recent years
with dramatic encounters seeing fireworks on and off the pitch
especially as both teams have battled it out neck-and-neck in fighting for promotions against each other in recent years
the sides will meet again in another mouthwatering clash
Europa go into the game top of the Segona Federació table
Only one team automatically gets promoted into the third tier of Spanish football
while four more will enter notoriously tricky playoffs
as over 6,500 fans know that in an already highly impassioned rivalry
Sant Andreu have not beaten Europa in their home stadium in 17 years
They came within minutes of doing to at the back end of the 2023 season
Heading into the final moments of the game and with a lead
the quatribarrats looked to have control of the league leadership
but a last-minute equalizer for the escapulats ensured the draw that kept Europa top of the table
but Sant Andreu were successful in the playoffs
Both teams celebrated at the end of the campaign
but the rivalry and competition between the two sides only grew
Sant Andreu have seen a 625% increase in the number of season ticket holders in the past five years
The team have increased from 670 members in 2020 to 4,857 by March 2025.
points to the tireless efforts club officials and fans have put in as the main driver of this growth
“The values that this club represents define who we are; an anti-fascist
and human rights-defending club,” he tells Catalan News
He calls the Narcís Sala stadium “the meeting point” for all sorts of different social entities and groups that hold these particular values and have love for the football club.
“I’m not surprised by the increase because people who live this football get hooked
I’m proud of the growing numbers,” says Joanjo
a fan of the club who grew up supporting FC Barcelona all his life
but found a new footballing home in Sant Andreu in 2017.
“My mother was very ill and a friend invited me to the UESA-Antequera playoff match and I loved the atmosphere of this local football
I became a member and discovered true faith,” he adds
“Going to watch a match with friends at an affordable price and having a few brotherly beers is priceless.”
“That model of football where the fans don't count for anything doesn't represent me.” In the more intimate and personal environment of the Narcís Sala
he feels like his support makes a genuine difference to the club
Whenever lower-league teams play against giants of Spanish football in the Copa del Rey
it’s common to see the smaller clubs cash in on the increased publicity that comes with it
But when Sant Andreu were drawn against Atletico Madrid in 2018
the Catalan side decided to take advantage of the occasion to highlight a pressing concern in society.
Rather than wearing the sponsorship of a brand willing to pay a handsome fee on their shirt
Sant Andreu opted instead to wear the logo of Open Arms
the club were donating portions of replica jersey sales to the NGO
and continue to wear the emblem on their shirt up to this season.
the club welcomed groups of locals and refugees recently arrived in Barcelona to take part in football games on mornings in the club's facilities as a way to help the new arrivals integrate into society and feel welcomed.
“All this has made UE Sant Andreu what it is now
has a bright future ahead,” Álvarez says.
but they’ve also been backed up by results on the pitch
“We’re living through one of the club's best sporting moments
with a historic promotion against Salamanca two seasons ago
and now dreaming of winning the league this year,” Álvarez explains.
It may be 17 years since Sant Andreu defeated Europa in a home game
but the away game earlier this season was one for the history books
When Sant Andreu took a 3-5 lead shortly after the start of the second half, the visiting supporters were sent into raptures, resulting in the wall behind the goal separating them from the pitch collapsing. No serious injuries were reported but the game was suspended, with the final 42 minutes played behind closed doors a month later.
This fixture was played in front of stunning tifo displays, non-stop chanting from both ends, tension you could cut with a knife, and at a dizzying pace that was tough to keep up with at times.
Derby games between el Poble and la Vila have become essential viewing for sports fans in Catalonia. It’s been played in the 5th tier recently, now the 4th tier, and both teams are fighting to play it again in the third tier. Will they make it to the professional divisions of Spanish football?
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Sunday 7pm—Barcelona: There’s a local derby on
and both sets of fans release huge tifos before kick-off
and their unveiling is a moment of genuine triumph
There’s yellow and red Catalan flags pretty much everywhere I look
and the noise is on par with anything I’ve seen in Europe
It’s like being at a gig where you’re standing too close to the guitar amps and can feel your ears ringing.
It’s a proper organised effort that you can tell has grown to this spectacle
Fireworks and pyros have been going off for hours; the build-up in the day was the perfect conditions for this
tapas bar umbrellas and plenty of bottles of Estrella in the sun
The going would be described as “heavy” if this was horse racing.
Not going to see Barcelona or Espanyol or visiting the Sagrada Família
it's Sant Andreu v Europa in Segunda Federación
the fourth tier of Spanish football—a local rivalry currently at its peak
with both sides fighting it out at the top of the division
with a layover in the tiny Danish town of Billund
wasn’t going to stop me seeing this derby.
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Readers of The Syncopated Times may be familiar with the remarkable Sant Andreu Jazz Band of Barcelona, which has been the focus of several articles here in recent years
has been giving aspiring young musicians in the Barcelona area an opportunity to learn
while earning a worldwide reputation for performing and sounding like seasoned professionals
even with some of the band members joining even before reaching their teens
and in 2020 received the honor of being invited to the Essentially Ellington festival for high school bands
created by Wynton Marsalis and hosted by the Jazz at Lincoln Center ensemble
The SAJB participated remotely that year due to the pandemic
and have just announced their invitation to play in the 2025 event in May
bringing as many as 30 people from Barcelona to New York for a week is a major expense
will need economic support,” Chamorro says
“The organization provides us with a considerable amount for trips
While the gears are being put in place for a specific fundraising campaign
Chamorro asks that any donation of any amount be sent to the band’s PayPal account
“We are working urgently on all this,” he says. “For the moment, until we have the page for contributions, inviting people to collaborate through our PayPal account (which is directly related to our bandcamp page, with all our albums, where you can buy them in mp3 and download the booklets): santandreujazzband.bandcamp.com
there have been some patrons who have been contributing over the years
the income has been really generous and has allowed us to pay for albums
“I will keep you up to date in the coming days
when we have decided and well thought out the way we will use to help people who want to do so
“Thank you so much once again for your wonderful articles in this iconic jazz magazine.”
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A recent surge in visa revocations and policy modifications is creating apprehension among
The US government has implemented a stringent new immigration policy known as "Catch-And-Re
The remains of three Kenyan nationals who perished in a devastating fire in Sharjah
A Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League match between Gor Mahia and Shabana FC at
a young boy named Bradley Eloff pursued his passion for football
tirelessly chasing a worn-out ball across inelegant pitches
Eloff stands out as a crucial player for U.E Sant Andreu’s under-19 team in Barcelona
marking a significant transition from the rough streets of Kenya to the competitive arenas of European football
established in 1909 and located in the Sant Andreu district of Barcelona
competes in the Segunda Federación-Group 3
with home matches held at the Camp Municipal Narcís Sala
a facility boasting a seating capacity of 6,563
Eloff's ascent in the sport underscores his dedication
Eloff's footballing journey was born from a genuine enjoyment of the sport rather than a desire for professional accolades
it was something I would do not for the sake of training or going professional
emphasizing the community aspect of his early experiences
His roots in Kawangware provided him with a foundation of raw talent; the local pitches served as his training grounds
The possibility of evolving from these humble beginnings into a professional footballer was beyond his initial expectations
a country celebrated for its unique ‘tiki-taka’ style of play and home to football powerhouses such as Real Madrid and Barcelona
His professional career began at the Avanza Football Academy in Montgat
followed by a stint at the Kaptiva Sports Academy in Sant Cugat
It was there he earned an opportunity to trial with U.E Sant Andreu
ultimately securing his position on the team
Eloff remains firmly grounded in his heritage
he returned to Kenya to train with Magic 90
“This is where I learned to play football,” he stated
highlighting the influence of his early experiences
just a couple of guys who come together and play football.”
who is currently in the 12th grade at AESA Prep Academy in Barcelona
strives to balance his academic pursuits with his football career
instilled by his parents—particularly his mother—distinguishes him in a context where many young athletes often prioritize sports over academics
and I plan to continue to university," he shared
His ambitions do not stop at club success; Eloff dreams of representing Kenya on the international stage
He aspires to emulate fellow Kenyan players in Spain
including Adrian Kibet and Amos Wanjala from the Nastic Sports Academy
Adjusting to life in Spain has presented challenges
including language barriers and adapting to a new football philosophy
Bradley Eloff’s journey is a compelling testament to the power of determination and passion
His narrative serves as an inspiration for aspiring footballers not only in Kenya but worldwide
illustrating that dreams can indeed become a reality through hard work and perseverance
The architecture studio Batlleiroig has been in charge of designing the new funeral home next to the Sant Andreu cemetery
in the Nou Barris district of the Spanish city of Barcelona
The project presents a new complex in dialogue with the different existing and new elements
seeking a common language that highlights this environment
The project enhances and articulates a system of green spaces that adapts to the surrounding context
taking into account the existing pedestrian routes in its urban environment
the project lays the foundations for future adaptation and connection with the new open spaces that appear in the city
The project developed by Batlleiroig is organised around a main hall that leads to the four funeral rooms it has
Thanks to different patios and lattice-shaped openings
the building has different intensities of natural lighting that provide the complex with different environments according to the needs of the programme
The envelope is resolved using eco-manual brick
which seeks affinities with the existing materials while developing in different ways
the façade is closed in the areas that require more privacy and those that require a more intimate atmosphere
while it opens in the most public spaces to let in abundant natural light through large lattices
Àltima Sant Andreu- Nou Barris Funeral Home by Batlleiroig
Project description by Batlleiroig
The new Funeral Home Áltima Sant Andreu – Nou Barris is presented as a new facility for both districts
The proposal seeks to integrate into the historical context of the place
enhancing and articulating a system of green spaces in the area
Promote sustainable mobilityThe proposal aims to emphasize the existing and future pedestrian routes in its urban environment
facilitating slow mobility connections through the consolidation of a network of green spaces
the building not only responds to its current context but also lays the groundwork for future adaptation and connection of the open spaces
promoting sustainable mobility for the neighborhood
Respect and enhance the environmentThe main objective of the project is to respect and enhance the environment in which it is located
integrating into its context through a joint materiality with the perimeter wall of the cemetery
which turns the brick into a unitary element of the new complex formed by the funeral home and the cemetery
The proposal seeks to dignify the Masia de Can Valent
a historic building currently in deterioration located in the work area
The project aims to create a new complex that dialogues between the different existing and new elements
Urban integration and materialityThe urban presence of the new facility is dominated by exposed brickwork that wraps around all the exterior faces of the building and its green roof
This new piece is attached to the perimeter wall of the cemetery and is conceived as a volume of simple forms that respect the regularity of its surroundings
The envelope is resolved through an eco-manual brick
which seeks affinities with existing materials while developing in different ways by playing with the arrangement of its bond
The façade is closed in areas that require more privacy and those that require a more intimate atmosphere
while it opens in the most public spaces to let abundant natural light in through large-sized lattice screens
the funeral home opens to the public space thanks to a latticework system created from its envelope
while technical areas are concentrated in the rear part
so that they never interfere with public use
The layout of interior patios offers natural light and improves the quality of interior spaces with the presence of biophilia
Interior layout and light controlA ramp parallel to the main facade of the building
which is developed only on the ground floor
Its interior is distributed by a longitudinal hall that gives access to all public spaces
The building consists of four viewing rooms accessed from the main vestibule
and a room where the catafalque is located
Between the waiting room and the catafalque room
there is a courtyard that provides natural light to both spaces
resulting in spaces that are sober yet welcoming
The interior courtyards are characterized by vegetation
a central strip of bamboo has been placed to provide the necessary privacy to the room where the catafalque is located
creating the appropriate atmosphere of solemnity
The main space of the building is the chapel
It is a hexagonal room with an inclined exposed concrete floor covered in its vertical surfaces with grooved oak wood with two different patterns
along with the suspended luminaires and the marble altar
give the room the ceremonial atmosphere it requires
the space opens up through a large window to a triangular patio dominated by a Ginkgo Biloba
Biodiversity and sustainabilityThe building incorporates some of the sustainability principles present in all Batlleiroig projects
In addition to the aforementioned sustainable mobility
it advocates for a construction where biodiversity and renewable energy production are the protagonists
Vegetation colonizes all the exterior spaces of the intervention
and generating well-being and comfort for users
it seeks to be self-sufficient through different passive systems
such as the use of louvers and vegetation to filter solar radiation
cross ventilation thanks to the different courtyards
Active systems such as photovoltaic panels have been installed on the building’s roof
ensuring that almost all the energy consumed comes from a renewable energy source
Batlleiroig
Landscape.- Joan Batlle Blay.Quantity Surveyor.- Diana Calicó Soler
Carolina Valero Ramos.Agricultural and Environmental Engineer.- Yago Cavaller Galí.Structure.- BIS Structures.Installations.- JSS
Del Rio Bani.
Batlleiroig is an architecture multidisciplinary office based in Barcelona
Founded in 1981 by Enric Batlle and Joan Roig
it is made up of over 140 technicians from various disciplines
Committed with the environment and involved in the search for solutions to solve our planet's climate emergency
Batlleiroig has been talking about Landscape and Nature since its foundation.With a holistic view
which always seeks to link the definition of urban to the logic of landscape
a visionary commitment to innovation and a stable
Batlleiroig works in three different disciplines: City and Territory
trying to be highly specialized in each of them
but without forgetting the essential transversality that is required today to develop any project.The versatility of their work and the implication that it demonstrates to ensure the well-being and health of people
has given them the credibility and rigor to be considered
one of the leading practices in solutions linked to the future development of cities.Medal CSCAE from the Superior Council of the Associations of Architects of Spain in 2017 for their business performance and FAD 2012 Prize for Architecture and Criticism
they have also received numerous awards for their built work
among which are: The International Architecture Awards in 2020 and in 2014
IAKS-International Olympic Committee Award 2015
multiple WAF Awards and the European Prize for Urban Public Space 2004.Their work is presented in the monographic publications: Merging City and Nature
Arquitectura Viva (2017); Batlle i Roig Architecture 2008-2018
TC Cuadernos (2017); Twenty Gardens 1981-2011
Paisajismo (2011); Batlle i Roig Architecture 1996-2009
TC Cuadernos (2009); Architecture Described
20 September 1954) has been an architect since 1981 from the Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB)
In 1981 he founded Batlleiroig together with Enric Batlle Durany
Since then until now he has developed multiple projects in the fields of construction
He is committed to environmental sustainability and actively seeks solutions to address the climate emergency facing our planet
His work at Batlleiroig has earned him the highest recognition in Spain for an architectural studio: the CSCAE Medal 2017 awarded by the Higher Council of Architects of Spain
The jury mentioned Batlleiroig as "an architectural studio that stands out for its quality
professional rigour and well-structured and solvent business management
Its collaborative and global philosophy focuses on process control and uses cutting-edge technologies
always respecting the fundamental values of our discipline."
Joan Roig has been a professor of Architectural Projects at the ETSAB since 1984
has taught at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Agricultura in Barcelona and has been a visiting professor at the following schools
among others: Academie van Boukunst (Rotterdam
Netherlands); Delft University of Technology (Netherlands); ILAUD-International Laboratory of Architecture and Urban Design (Urbino
Italy); IUAV-Istituto Universitario di Architettura (Venice
Faculty of Architecture of Istanbul (Turkey); Washington University (St
USA); École Supérieure du Paysage de Versailles (France); Technische Universität (Munich
and Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Navarra (Pamplona)
His most notable contributions include his participation as a jury member in national and international competitions such as Europan
the Spanish Architecture Biennial and the European Landscape Biennial
He has also provided advice as a Cultural Delegate of the Barcelona Section of the Official College of Architects of Catalonia
consultant for the Mixed Collection of the Gustavo Gili Publishing House and Cultural Representative of the Barcelona Demarcation of the Official College of Architects of Catalonia
His publications include the book «Nuevos puentes» by GG. and numerous opinion articles published in specialist magazines, including METALOCUS
His work has won several awards and has been the subject of several publications
where he graduated in 1981 and received his doctorate in 2002
He is a professor of Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture at the ETSAV and in the Master of Landscape Architecture at the UPC
He holds a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
He has been a Doctor of Architecture since 2002 with the thesis “The Garden of the Metropolis” for which he received the extraordinary doctorate award by agreement of the Doctoral Committee of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia.sis “The Garden of the Metropolis”
for which he received the extraordinary doctorate prize from the Doctorate Commission of the UPC
Their office has developed numerous building projects
He lectures in Landscape Architecture in the Department of Urbanism and Territorial Development at the ETSAV and is involved in the Architecture and Project workshops there
and in the master’s degree in Landscape Architecture at the UPC and in the School of Architecture of Navarre (Pamplona)
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30 Mar 2025 17:15:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Sant Andreu vs CE Europa on Sun
This is 29 of the Segunda Federacion - Group 3
Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match
The current head to head record for the teams are Sant Andreu 1 win(s)
Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between Sant Andreu and CE Europa on Sun
30 Mar 2025 17:15:00 GMT?Sant Andreu vs CE Europa on Sun
30 Mar 2025 17:15:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
Sant Andreu is playing home against CE Europa on Sun
First published: November 18, 2024 06:16 PM
Derby games between CE Europa and UE Sant Andreu, two football clubs currently playing in Segona Federació, the fourth tier of Spanish football, have become box-office events in recent years, with stadiums sold out for each encounter and electric, colorful displays from the fans in the stands.
On Sunday, the historic football clubs clashed again in the league, with both sides jostling for playoff positions, and the game was well on course to becoming an all-time classic before it was suspended shortly after half time when the wall separating the visiting Sant Andreu fans from the playing surface collapsed under the pressure of celebrations of UESA’s fifth goal.
Just three minutes after the restart, the quatribarrats took a 3-5 advantage in a helter-skelter contest that seemed to provide limitless drama.
The euphoria proved too much for the wall behind the goal that Sant Andreu had just scored in, and dozens of fans fell over the barrier, causing minor injuries to some supporters and photographers.
In a statement, Sant Andreu condemned the could-be “tragedy,” and urged that the events "must make those responsible for the maintenance of these facilities think." The club also pointed out that the same wall collapsed, albeit to a lesser degree, in a derby game between the sides in 2020.
Europa’s Nou Sardenya stadium is a council-owned municipal ground, and Sant Andreu pointed out that necessary works must be done to ensure safety in the stadium as well as their own, also municipally-owned, Narcís Sala. The stadiums, according to UESA, "must adapt to the growth of the social masses" both clubs have enjoyed since the pandemic, and "they need urgent improvements to host matches of this magnitude."
For their part, the city council has pointed the finger of blame at the home club, Europa, saying they are responsible for the maintenance of the wall that gave way. According to local news outlet beteve, the club from Gràcia, per the stadium's operating agreement, is "responsible for the management, conservation in terms of safety and good condition of the facility, as well as ordinary maintenance.”
The council, therefore, contradicts the CE Europa’s stance, as they had previously claimed the local administration was in charge of maintenance tasks.
Beteve also report that the city council assure that visits from their technicians showed that the club had not carried out the relevant maintenance works on the wall that fell. As such, the council say they will carry out an audit on the state of conservation and maintenance of Europa’s Nou Sardenya stadium.
With only 48 minutes of the game played before it was suspended, the league will have to find a new date for the remaining 42 minutes to be played.
Given league commitments, as well as the fact that both clubs are also competing in the Copa del Rey and the Copa Catalunya, either December 11 or December 18 seem like the most likely potential dates to restart the match.
The derby proved to be one of the games of the season in the part that has been played so far, with Sant Andreu racing to a 1-2 lead before ten minutes had been played.
Europa came back to level the contest 3-3 heading towards half time, before the game was suspended for ten minutes after a lighter was thrown onto the pitch from the visiting supporters.
The players were taken off the field only to return to play the last four minutes before half time, and in this period Sant Andreu took a 3-4 lead.
Before the game, both sets of fans impressed with enormous colorful tifo displays, setting the scene for what would quickly develop into a chaotic classic.
After the game was suspended, there were some scenes of tension and clashes with riot police in the surrounding streets.
Beteve report that Catalan Mossos d'Esquadra police charged against Europa supporters outside the Nou Sardenya stadium, some of whom knocked over containers and threw bottles at police.
Both clubs have questioned the police operation at the derby game. The presidents of the two clubs, Héctor Ibar and Manuel Camino, agreed that the main problem was letting both sets of fans out at the same time after the game.
In a statement, Europa lamented the "disproportionate" heavy-handedness from the police after the game.
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This weekend Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu and Club Esportiu Europa face each other for promotion to the First RFEF.
Tens of thousands of people won’t fit in the stadium, but you can see the sweat on the players’ foreheads. Its strikers are not stars who earn millions, but ordinary people who you can meet having a coffee in your neighborhood. They will not have the garlands of first-class soccer, but they will have the same passion, the same feeling and a thousand times more closeness.
This weekend the exciting Barcelona derby will be played again between UE Sant Andreu and CE Europa, the best (popular) derby in the country, corresponding to the 29th day of Group 3 of the Second RFEF. We tell you everything you need to know not to miss it.
The match will be held on Sunday, March 30 at 19:15 at the Estadi Narcís Sala, in Sant Andreu.
Both teams come into the match at the top of the SEgunda RFEF standings,with Europa leading the table with a one-point advantage over Sant Andreu.
With only six league games left this season, this match is crucial in the fight for promotion to the Primera RFEF, a category that neither club has reached in over 50 years.
Tickets for the derby are available at prices ranging from €10 to €25, depending on the location in the stadium. Sant Andreu members have had priority in the purchase of tickets, and the sale has been extended to other groups in recent years.
To purchase tickets, please visit the teams’ websites.
View this post on Instagram Although until recently the Barcelona derbies were relatively unknown
we are talking about two teams with more than a hundred years of history
are two historic clubs in their respective neighborhoods
with recognizable colors (red-and-white Sant Andreu
The two teams have their own loyal hooligans (Desperdicis and Eskapulats) and even their own ideology (both supporters define themselves as leftists)
a set of features that make both teams just another entity in their respective neighborhoods
And although the rivalry has always been latent
the two teams have faced each other more assiduously in recent years
and the one that probably triggered the expectation that this derby now generates
was the one that was played last year and in which both played their chances of promotion to 2nd RFEF
the equivalent of the Spanish fourth division
both teams are comfortably installed in Group 3 of the 2nd RFEF
and the derby came at a time when both have a lot at stake
UE Sant Andreu is 4th with 58 points while Europa is second with 63
The theme of this year’s 11th annual Jazzing Fest in Barcelona
hosted as always by the Sant Andreu Jazz Band
was dubbed “The New York-Berlin-Barcelona Connection.” Among the guest musicians and bands who participated this year were The EarRegulars
The Jungle Jazz Band from Berlin (specializing in Dixieland)
along with a few special Barcelona guest musicians long associated with the project
To those of you unfamiliar with the SAJB
it was founded in 2006 by musician/music educator Joan Chamorro and has for nearly two decades produced a long line of some of the most popular and sought-after young jazz musicians in Europe
all of whom made names for themselves while still teenagers in the band
especially to those hearing the SAJB for the first time
is that the musicians range in age from roughly eight to 21 years old
and other styles with the skills and sounds reminiscent of the great American bands from decades past
audiences began to see more local Barcelona and American jazz veterans taking the stage as guests
even if most of the American musicians hadn’t been familiar with the project before receiving the invitation to make the trans-Atlantic visit
A number of top-rate American musicians have either experienced the SAJB first-hand or have played and recorded with them in the past 18 years
The EarRegulars were of special interest to the Jazzing audiences this year
as this was a return trip for two of the longtime members of the New York group
who is the only other “regular” EarRegular
suggested the idea of us doing a steady weekly gig at the Ear Inn to management there
I had been playing there for about 8 years with his group “Brock Mumford” once a month
They gave us Sundays since it was a slow night
and it quickly turned into a well-attended night.”
The group has been performing weekly at the Ear Inn on South Street in Manhattan on Sunday nights since 2007
the most recent being Jon-Erik Kellso & The EarRegulars — Live at The Ear Inn (Arbors Records)
Joining Kellso frequently are Scott Robinson on sax
and other musical friends who come and go as part of a revolving-door stable of musicians who take part in the weekly jams on an ‘earregular’ basis (the establishment has been a tavern of one sort or another since 1817)
Robinson was the first of the group to be invited as a guest of the Sant Andreu Jazz Band back in 2009
Joan Chamorro has got kids who are eight years old not just playing their instruments great
so to see it here in Cataluña is something breathtaking…so for me it’s just an honor to be involved in any way with something like this.”
despite the band being comprised of different musicians
“It’s amazing what he’s accomplished with these kids
Sometimes with a venture like this you have a good year
But somehow he keeps this thing going at a very high level
“That’s been a pretty constant thing in Joan’s band
having these little kids who don’t look like they’d be doing anything but riding a tricycle and then they get up and play all this music
they put the trumpet down and pick up a sax
Joan told me that I’ve been one of the inspirations for that kind of thing.”
Jon-Erik Kellso first played as a guest of the band in 2015
but I think Joan Chamorro came to see us play at the Ear Inn when he was in town
it could well be that he had initially seen me and the cats on videos posted by Michael Steinman Jazz Lives
As for his first impressions then of the SAJB and the musicians’ skill level
I was somewhat familiar with them via their videos and on-line presence
but seeing them in person was another thing.”
He had played with younger musicians before
“On average these kids are way above the curve
When asked who in the band at that time made a particular impression on him
The EarRegulars’ trombonist John Allred was unable to join his bandmates for this trip to Barcelona
due to a new gig in the orchestra for an upcoming Broadway show
speak of his previous visits to play with the SAJB in our interview in late 2021
who had been invited by Andrea Motis and Chamorro to play with the SAJB
was a major factor in Allred’s first visit
“Allan had gone over there and done a concert and master class
Allan hadn’t warned me — he just dropped my name
But I looked Joan up online before I went over there
and was very impressed with the organization
and just the city supporting that kind of educational program
We did a rehearsal the first day I was there
and then played a couple of performances.”
The band had a little surprise for Allred after that first concert for his birthday
and they brought out a cake and we had a little party
He’s just very thoughtful and accommodating
“I was very thankful to Allan for mentioning me to Joan
I do clinics here & there in the States
but it’s rare to find kids of such varied ages so completely immersed in the music like they are
and really picking it up and becoming very talented players in the process.”
Andrea Motis invited Vache and Allred to return to Barcelona for more concerts with the band
including one at the Palau de Musica featuring Andrea
“singing and playing both trumpet and soprano sax
It was great concert and it looked like it was almost completely sold out.”
he and Allred got on a bus with the band and headed to seaside resort of Platja d’Aro
where a stage awaited them for an outdoor concert
Allred picks up the story: “We did a concert with them at this gorgeous beach
We actually had to ride a couple of hours or more with the kids on this big bus,” where he got to know and observe his young fellow musicians on the trip
“We were thrown right in the middle of them
you’d get thrown in with a band of kids and they just clam up
and they don’t know what to say to the ‘old guy,’ but these kids are very open and curious about everything
and I think they get that personal relation with people through music
and most importantly through Joan Chamorro
When the kids are messing around on busses and stuff
or something about music… this is not your typical band of teenagers!”
He naturally gravitated toward his fellow trombonists Rita Payés and Joan Codina
and I was teaching them licks and stuff like that
too!’ It was like she was playing all my licks
which is like my ultimate compliment to another musician
‘Wow!’ Something that I would have considered difficult to play
He was equally impressed with the band’s professionalism onstage
“One thing that you don’t learn in the music business — until you just do it — is how to present yourself onstage
and how to focus your attention on the person playing a solo…I noticed that right away that the kids showed a pretty advanced professionalism as musicians for someone their age… It’s so amazing
The New York-Barcelona connection continued in the autumn of 2021
spent several months in New York as part of a student exchange program to learn music arranging from trombonist/music educator Ed Neumeister at The New School
Allred made Codina feel especially welcome during his stay
inviting him to sit in with The EarRegulars
and even welcoming him to his house for Thanksgiving
“We invited him to come over,” he said at the time
“he’s been at the house a couple of times and we played
so we played with Jon-Erik Kellso at the Ear Inn
so we had five trombones sitting in with this little quartet
Chamorro and Elia Bastida took a trip to New York to visit as many of the city’s landmark jazz clubs as they could—which
included a visit to The Ear Inn to see their friends again
“It was incredible,” Elia says of the visit
listening to all these amazing musicians — John Allred
Joe Magnarelli — and also the historic clubs
As for the Jazzing Fest 11 that has just come and gone
The EarRegulars not only played their own set onstage
but also lent support for the select SAJB musicians who are currently preparing for their respective CDs as part of Chamorro’s “Presenta” album series
As each featured SAJB member achieves a level of skill and experience —and approaches the endpoint in their time with the band—they begin recording tracks (both in concert and in Chamorro’s home studio
known as The Jazz House) for eventual inclusion on their debut CD
who began her time with the SAJB when she was six years old
has been working toward her Joan Chamorro presenta Elsa Armengou CD
The superb trombonist/singer Claudia Rostey
and multi-instrumentalist Pau Garcia have also begun work on their respective Presenta CDs
each performed and recorded a number of tunes with The EarRegulars in concert and at The Jazz House
a CD preserving the highlights of the festival will be released next year as Jazzing 15
“The Jazzing Festival this year has been wonderful,” Chamorro says
Especially Jon Erik Kellso & The EarRegulars
The concert with the Sant Andreu Jazz Band was very
The four musicians from New York were really very generous in their respective songs
The songs we did in the concert on Day 1 to the end of the festival will be part of the Jazzing 15 CD
in the recording session for Joan Chamorro presents…by Elsa
We played 12 songs and the four musicians played really very well.”
I’ve done concerts that were recorded but I’ve never done a live recording session with stops and starts in front of an audience
which I’m sure is entertaining and fascinating to an average listener
I loved how there wasn’t a lot of rehearsing
He was also impressed with the number of girls in the band
“It was really nice to see that a lot of the star top players are females
I’m 54 and when I was coming up playing jazz
Scott Robinson considers the set with Claudia as one of his stand-out memories
“The very first girl that Kellso and I recorded with plays trombone and sings
Claudia offered her perspective of the experience as well
“I recorded three songs for my Presenta CD and one for Jazzing 15
It was an absolute pleasure sharing a stage with them and playing with them
They are so friendly and nice that I didn’t feel as much nervousness as I’m used to feeling
They would joke around with us and between them
I was amazed with the beauty of Scott’s solos
I was really lucky to play with them and I hope someday I can talk and play with them again
I wasn’t able to go to their concert because I had work but everyone talked wonders.”
Robinson reunited with former SAJB saxophonist/singer Edu Ferrer
I think the very first of the kids that I met
He came up to me and mustered up his best English and proudly said to me ‘I have nine years!’
He was just an adorable kid with an alto and now he’s a grown young man and he sang some numbers we recorded
to see the kids grow up is really kind of special also.”
Matt Munisteri was knocked out by seeing and hearing the SAJB in person for the first time
I had been aware of their program a long time because my mother had been sending me videos of them
‘Look at these kids doing this incredible stuff!’ It was impressive to see the videos years ago
and then I got to know who Joan was…But being there
and getting to hear the full scope of jazz that he’s teaching these young people and that they’re all mastering
12-year-olds playing stuff that’s really difficult – technically they’ve mastered it and they’re interpreting it with emotion.”
He enjoyed hearing siblings Lola and Gerard Peñaranda in particular
There was a beautiful moment in concert with the two of them going back & forth soloing.”
Neal Miner shared more of his impressions of the week
“I just was very knocked-out by Joan and everything he’s done and continues to do
and I was in some very good schools and in a Pennsylvania all-state jazz band when I was 16
so I’m familiar with high-level young kids
but there was something even more special about – well
but these guys are so well trained and well-rehearsed
“I saw a little kid who could barely touch the piano pedals and there was this one young trumpet player [Martí Costalago] who’s very short and looks like he’s about 10 or 11
and I saw him earlier in the day playing with a toy robot or something
and then he took a solo on a blues and Jon-Erik and I were looking at each other
and he was really blowing some be-bop blues
improvising…I had never seen anything quite like this
“And I was knocked out by how kind and giving everybody was
and all the meals they took us out to…The guy who picked us up at the airport
He concluded with a sentiment shared by many past musician guests at Jazzing
“It’s not like any other festival I’ve played before
I was happy to be a part of it and I hope to do it again sometime.”
By Gergely CsurkaLast season’s three medallists – Astralpool CN Sabadell
Olympiacos SFP and CN Sant Andreu – return to the Final Four of the Champions League Women
while FTC-Telekom Waterpolo will make the big journey for the first time.Champions League WomenQuarter Finals
Assolim CN Mataro (ESP) 8-11 CN Sant Andreu (ESP)(Aggregate: 16-24)Vouliagmeni NC (GRE) 6-7 Olympiacos SFP (GRE)(Aggregate: 16-18)Alimos NAC Betsson (GRE) 15-13 Astralpool CN Sabadell (ESP)(Aggregate: 21-32)FTC-Telekom Waterpolo (HUN) 8-6 Orizzonte Catania (ITA)(Aggregate: 19-15)
Assolim CN Mataro (ESP) 8-11 CN St Andreu (ESP) (Agg: 16-24)
Despite St Andreu’s substantial five-goal advantage from the first-leg
while their local arch-rivals were also aware that laying back would threaten their Final Four berth
six major fouls were called in the first four minutes
While St Andreu’s Elena Ruiz hit the post from a penalty
Martina Claveria opened the scoring for Mataro midway through the first quarter
It was another Claveria goal that sent the hosts ahead for the third time
converting a penalty 15 seconds before the break to make it 3-2 after eight minutes
The following period was devoted to outstanding defending at both ends
The visitors missed their first six on five
then Mataro had four in the next few minutes
but wasted them all – St Andreu’s defenders did a great job
while goalkeeper Martina Terre delivered a couple of outstanding saves too
An army of great shooters kept both goals under constant pressure
earned in the dying seconds of the previous quarter and that triggered St Andreu’s offence
they scored three more in a span of 72 seconds
but the visitors’ 0-4 rush had done the damage
so St Andreu started the fourth with a 7-9 lead
The fourth still saw some tension – the game produced 29 majors in total – as the other Ruiz sibling
They will return to the Final Four after winning the bronze last year
so they were denied a third straight F4 appearance
Vouliagmeni NC (GRE) 6-7 Olympiacos SFP (GRE) (Agg: 16-18)
who rocked Olympiacos’ domestic supremacy in their last two encounters
Dutch star Lola Moolhuijzen’s double gave the hosts a 2-0 lead in just 80 seconds
Olympiacos’ first-leg lead had vanished quickly
so coach Dimitrios Kravaritis called an emergency time-out and a bit later
Stefania Santa broke the ice and put the favourites on the scoreboard
But Eleni Xenaki’s lethal left-arm sent the ball home in a six on five for 4-1 and the hosts could even kill a six on four before the first break
Olympiacos needed two more woman-ups to score again
they were unable to reduce the gap further
The only piece of good news for them was their defence tightened up and they managed to prevent Vouliagmeni from scoring more
Vouliagmeni earned a penalty and Xenaki buried it for 5-2 – so Olympiacos were still in serious trouble at half-time
Olympiacos made very good use of the longer middle break
They came back with more focus and after some initial battling
they launched a tremendous 0-3 rush to level the scores on the night
it was equal and that was enough for the home bench to call a time-out too
as Moolhuijzen sent the ball home from the following six on five
but they missed a crucial extra in their next possession
which would have given them a two-goal lead again
but only one exclusion was called at both ends
so the players had to work hard to find a way to score
And it was Andrews who managed to rifle one in from action with 4:06 on the clock
which gave Olympiacos the lead for the first time in the game
as Vouliagmeni were unable to find a way through again
Credit has to go to Olympaicos’ superb defence and their French goalkeeper Mia Rycraw
as after conceding four in the opening period
they limited the hosts to two goals in the remaining three
they might recall the painful penalty miss in the last second of the first-leg which would have made it 11-11
and maybe would have given them a different mental edge going into the second-leg
Olympiacos won both legs by a single goal and after finishing runners-up a year ago
they will have another shot at the title – after reaching the final four times in the last five seasons
Alimos NAC Betsson (GRE) 15-13 Astralpool CN Sabadell (ESP) (Agg: 21-32)
Rita Keszthelyi may have opened the scoring after a minute
but Sabadell seemed to struggle to find the right motivation with a 13-goal advantage in hand
Their next hit came 11 minutes later when Alimos were 4-1 up
and even though the reigning champions pulled two back
the Greeks were far more clinical and led 7-4 at half-time
Two fast action goals at the start of the third lifted the hosts to 9-4 – but they were still miles away from catching up the Spaniards on aggregate
Kudos to Alimos that they wanted to offer something memorable to their fans after the demoralising first-leg defeat
and they were focused enough to score five more in the third period
Sabadell tried to raise their tempo in the fourth
but the home side didn’t let their lead slip
Three more goals sealed the win and they left the pool with their heads held high
they can now get ready for a title-defence
a three-peat is on the horizon – a feat only Orizzonte have achieved in the history of the Champions League Women
FTC-Telekom Waterpolo (HUN) 8-6 Orizzonte Catania (ITA) (Agg: 19-15)
Missed chances and fine defending froze the scoreboard for more than five minutes
before a steal and a ‘re-counter’ opened up the field and Tamara Farkas put FTC ahead
The Italians were struggling to find a way through
but they hit two in their last two possessions of the opening quarter
after denying the hosts in a woman-down for the third time
they forced a penalty and Dafne Bettini converted it four seconds from the first buzzer for 1-2
Both goalies came up big in extras early in the second quarter before Vanda Valyi sent the ball past Aurora Condorelli from the perimeter
followed by Fradi’s first hit from an extra – it was fast
but the hosts missed two more six on fives and Orizzonte managed to level up again as Gaia Gagliardi’s shot somehow crossed the line
The finish was a bit different when Eleftheria Plevritou fired one in from action for FTC – but another Italian hit came too
as Australian star Bronte Halligan netted a nice one from the centre
Dora Leimeter’s six on five goal from an almost impossible angle kicked off the third
while Boglarka Neszmely delivered another huge save in Orizzonte’s extra
Valyi’s blast gave Fradi a two-goal lead for the first time
though Erica Hardy pulled one back immediately
then another one – but this time it wasn’t that painful as Orizzonte couldn’t add any more in the last minutes
Orizzonte needed a flawless performance in the fourth – yet they couldn’t score their first extra
finally put the ball away in a dying six on five for 7-5
Another block denied Orizzonte’s next extra
then Plevritou swam practically to the post and pushed the ball through the goalkeeper’s hands for 8-5
Neszmely added two more great saves in another woman-down and as the clock was ticking down
Fradi sat more and more comfortably in the driving seat
she held Orizzonte 0 for 5 in extras alone in this quarter
leaving no chance for the eight-time champions to comeback
The sixth extra ended in a big miss and as that was just inside the last two minutes
A late Italian goal denied Fradi’s clean sheet in the fourth
it was Fradi who booked a ticket to the Final Final with a double win
First published: November 27, 2024 02:25 PM
A festival of football is coming to Catalonia this December in the second round of the Copa del Rey.
On Wednesday, teams learned their opponents for the next round. FC Barcelona were not involved in the draw as they have a by until the third round as they are competing in January's Super Cup.
Espanyol will travel to Barbastro, located in nearby Aragon, in round two, while fellow La Liga outfit Girona will go to UD Logroñes.
Gimnàstic de Tarragona, who play in the Primera Federació division, the third tier of Spanish football, welcome SD Huesca in the next round.
Meanwhile, there are three teams who play in even lower divisions competing in the next round of the cup.
UE Sant Andreu, based in the Sant Andreu neighborhood of Barcelona, have been drawn at home to Real Betis, winners of the 2022 Copa del Rey.
CE Europa, from Gràcia in the Catalan capital, will play UD Las Palmas at home.
Both UE Sant Andreu and CE Europa play in Segona Federació, the fourth tier of Spanish football.
UE Olot, from northern Catalonia, have also been drawn a glamour tie at home to seven-times Europa League winners Sevilla. Olot normally ply their trade in the Tercera Divisió, the fifth tier of Spanish football.
Kickoff times have not yet been set but the ties will be played next week, across the midweek slots on Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday, December 3-4-5.
Xavi Molist, the manager of UE Sant Andreu, told Catalan News that he and his squad are "happy" with the draw that pits them against an "exciting opponent" in a game that will "fill the Narcís Sala" stadium again. "I hope that people enjoy the match and the moment."
"We will try to compete against Betis, we know that they are superior and it is normal for them to go through, but we will try to do our best," Molist added, "just like we did against Mirandés."
Sant Andreu reached the second round by upsetting second-division Mirandés 2-1. "We will compete and try to get through the play-offs."
Olot manager Pedro Dolera said his team are also "very happy" about the draw, "because it was one of the teams we wanted" to play against, "for the history, for the fans."
"We're very happy to have a club of that level come here," Dolera said. "Hopefully there will be a huge attendance and we'll fill the stadium." A big turnout would be "perfect" for the finances of the "humble" club as well, as the home team will surely get one of their largest gates in years as they welcome a giant of European football.
The manager also proudly stated that the pitch will be in fine condition for the game, as that's the style of surface he prefers.
"If we're playing at our highest level and keep a good rhythm for the first half hour, if we manage to score a goal, anything could happen." Yet, Dolera is aware that "it's normal that they would hammer us, that we have a 1% chance" at going through.
Alimos NAC Betsson’s great away win in Donk earned them a spot in the Champions League Women Quarter Finals
The Greeks were the last to join the top eight
Sabadell and Ferencvaros secured the top ranks in their respective groups
The draw for the Quarter Finals will be held on Monday
Dunaujvaros WPC (HUN) 10-9 CN Terrassa (ESP)Astralpool CN Sabadell (ESP) 12-11 Vouliagmeni NC (GRE)
Terrassa 2Sabadell could have afforded a five-goal loss to Vouliagmeni
but the title-holders didn’t mess up its last match in this stage and finished first with a perfect record
as they led after the first period and held on for 4-4 till half-time
the Spaniards started rolling in the third
but still trailed by two before the fourth quarter
Vouligmeni battled hard but couldn’t ruin Sabadell’s march
Dunaujvaros bagged their first win on the last day
but the hosts could put away back-to-back six on fives in 50 seconds and the Spaniards’ last goal 21 seconds from time came too late to force the match to a shootout
as happened in the first encounter between these two sides
Antenore Plebiscito Padova (ITA) 9-16 Assolim CN Mataro (ESP)FTC-Telekom (HUN) 19-11 Polar Bears (NED)
Padova 3Mataro’s win in Padova kept their hopes alive to finish top
The Spaniards got off to a flying start and led 1-4 early in the second
but Padova staged a 5-0 rumble and two minutes into the third period they went 6-4 up – thanks largely to a quickfire hat-trick from young Great Britain star Amelie Perkins
Martina Claveria ended Mataro’s scoreless phase after 8:14 minutes
and 22 seconds later they were back to even at 6-6
Queralt Bertran’s action goal sent them ahead again at 8-9
The Spanish added two fast action goals in the fourth in 50 seconds
They conceded five more and were unable to score
so Mataro bagged all three points with a 1-7 storm in the last period
who had to gain at least a point against Polar Bears in the evening to keep the top spot
as they bagged all three points after a truly spectacular display in offence
but Fradi caught a wave late in the second and scored three in a row in 98 seconds which did the damage
Dora Leimeter kicked off the third with a fourth action goal in a row and there were more to come
The hosts managed to score from almost every possession
with seven of those on equal strength to lead 16-9 before the last break
Andreu held the single-match scoring record with 18 goals (against BVSC) – and by the end of the match
as Leimeter scored her fifth 44 seconds from time
GZC Donk (NED) 10-11 Alimos NAC Betsson (GRE)SIS Roma (ITA) 11-14 Olympiacos FSP (GRE)
Alimos and Roma staged thrillers in each and every game they played against each other
Three of these matches ended in a shootout
two were decided by a single goal and one by two goals
Alimos’ visit to Donk was a fitting end to the excitements
The two teams produced another extraordinary match
as the lead was changing constantly and neither side could build a two-goal cushion at any point of the game
Alimos went ahead twice in the first period
it was the Greeks’ turn again and Eleni Eliniadi’s woman-up goal gave them a 5-6 lead at half-time
Home star Brigitte Sleeking stepped up in the third
it was a five-goal whirlwind in a span of 2:16 minutes
followed by tough battling and killed six on fives
was frozen for the last 4:30 minutes of this quarter
Vivian Sevenich and Alexandra Asimaki exchanged goals in quick succession
then came Eliniadi with a great action shot to put Alimos ahead once more at 9-10
but Ioanna Chydirioti also hit the back of the net in the next possession for 10-11
the goals dried up in the remaining 3:39 minutes
Alimos’ heroic defence held the Dutch at bay
though they had three six on fives but couldn’t score which ended their dream to make the cut
A regular time win would have sent them through
but this outcome rocketed Alimos to the second place – and their fate was put in the hands of fellow Greek team Olympiacos
last season’s runners-up played only for the prestige in the Italian capital
while Roma needed at least a shootout win to advance
jumping to a 2-0 lead and held on for 4-2 early in the second before Olympiacos hit back with three connecting action goals
and in a thrilling third period they led twice
converting three in a row and Elizaveta Zaplatina gave the Italians a 10-9 lead 35 seconds from time
Abby Andrews’ action goal levelled it up one minute into the fourth
as Olympiacos forced the next extra and Stefania Santa put it away after a time-out
Andrews doubled the gap and Roma faced a mountain to climb – in three minutes
They were unable to come back – and missed their next six on five too
while the Greeks copied the previous scene
They converted their woman-up and in 36 seconds Andrews hit an action goal
and a last-gasp goal meant nothing for the Italians
but their dreams to qualify to the last eight were shattered by the favourites
who ensured that both Greek teams in this group made the quarters
UVSE-Helia D (HUN) 13-10 BVSC-Manna ABC (HUN)Orizzonte Catania (ITA) 8-12 CN Sant Andreu (ESP)
BVSC 0St Andreu finished the Group Stage by completing the set of beating each rival home and away
while Orizzonte did that against the two Hungarians
St Andreu never let Orizzonte think of a big upset
The eight-time champions would have needed a miraculous seven-goal win – instead
the Spanish stormed to a 1-5 lead and never looked back
although the Italians had a better spell in the fourth when they staged a 3-0 run
but it only brought them back to 7-9 as the group leaders led by five soon after the start of the last quarter
Elena Crepsi killed Roma’s momentum with a woman-up goal
which made sure last season’s bronze medallists would sail away with another fine win – indeed
none of their six victories came with a gap smaller then three goals at least.In Budapest
but both teams were just playing for pride as neither side could progress
The hosts were ahead throughout and built up a dominant 9-4 lead by the end of the third
BVSC fired in six in the final eight minutes
but it was an explosive end to both of their Champions League campaigns
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Saturday saw the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the organization of the Tres Tombs festival in Barcelona
with thousands of people lining the streets to mark the occasion
The center of the Catalan capital was filled with horses
and mules parading vintage carriages through the streets
and other pets on the sidelines watching on
marking the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbott (January 17) and honoring animals and all they’ve done for humanity.
The horse and historic cart parade passed through the streets of Barcelona between 10.45 am and 1.30 pm
with clergy out blessing pets and animals brought to the festivity between 11 am and 12 noon.
The parade took place in the Sant Antoni neighborhood and parts of the very center of the city
The festival is also a celebration of the history of carting and mule packing
a historic profession known as “traginer” in Catalan
which was once fundamental to our way of life but has since become redundant with the advent of machinery which can transport and travel heavier loads faster
The Tres Tombs is also a celebration of heritage
remembering the world of our ancestors.
Young and old turned out to watch the parade
with unsuspecting tourists also enjoying the specatacle.
Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni chats to pet owners as priests bless the animals / Lorcan Doherty
A group of around 20 animal rights protesters followed behind the main parade as it made its way through the city
The bulk of Tres Tombs parades happen across Catalonia during January and February
but the last official event will be on Saturday
when Barcelona hosts the 28th National Gathering of the Tres Tombs
bringing together enthusiasts from more than 70 towns
As well as parades throughout the first months of the year
and other events aimed at promoting the history and culture of Tres Tombs
there will be participation in the Millennium Celebrations of Montserrat Abbey
To learn more about the Tres Tombs tradition, and the unique breed of Catalan donkey, listen to the podcast below: Els Tres Tombs - Saint Anthony and the feast of the animals.
Embassy asks Barcelona to end the activity of American Space Barcelona
It is in the Ignasi Iglésias – Can Fabra library
where since 2016 there is the American Space Barcelona project
equity and inclusion and that now the measures against cultural diversity and inclusion of Donald Trump can make disappear
American Space Barcelona is an entity that has organized about 2,000 activities and has received about 77,000 attendees since 2016 that seek to promote cultural and academic exchange
embassy in Madrid sent a request to the City Council demanding the application of executive order 14173
which prohibits allocating money to these objectives
according to statements to these newspapers
that “we will not comply with these restrictions because they contravene the political values and principles of inclusion
promotion of gender equality and plurality”
The City Council argues that this measure does not apply outside the United States and that state
regional and European regulations guarantee respect for human rights and democratic values
the municipal government has decided to maintain the project
highlighting its success since its inception
We are not going through a good moment of football
We must not despair or think that the other side is wrong
"Unfortunately there are some absences
but I think the squad will react and now we have a final to continue in this competition
“I think the list of players called up will be the same as the last game
Isco is getting back into shape without pain
the time frame for his return is now up to the medical department
Bellerín and Marc Roca still have a long way to go before they return.”
Pellegrini added: “The games are different
the game lost in Valencia has nothing to do with the game lost against Real
The Catalan railway operator Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) is preparing to launch a new express train service connecting central Barcelona with Barcelona-El Prat Airport in 2026
The company gave a presentation at the Tomorrow Mobility World Congress and released details of the new trains
which Alstom and Stadler are currently manufacturing
At the Tomorrow Mobility World Congress
confirmed that testing will begin in late 2025
Alstom is building the ten airport trains in its factory in Vallès Occidental
sturdier and wider” than FGC’s existing models
According to the press release
each train will have five cars with 20 doors (10 on each side) and a capacity of 656 passengers
The doors will have red and green lights indicating closure and opening to aid passengers with hearing impairments
the trains will feature 20 panoramic screens displaying train information and nine panoramic screens with information about airport arrivals and departures
There will also be ample storage space for luggage
12 LED screens will display information to passengers on the platforms
with no steps between the platform and the train car and automatic ramps at the doors close to the areas designated for passengers with reduced mobility
Each train will have two spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility and two multifunctional spaces for bicycles
after renovating the existing infrastructure currently operated by Rodalies
is expected to open in 2026 and will run every 15 minutes
It will cover the distance between Passeig de Gràcia station and Terminal 1 in less than 20 minutes
The 22.7 km line will have nine stations: Sant Andreu
FGC also announced plans to operate a new service between Lleida and Manresa starting at the end of 2025
This 120 km line will see 12 daily departures in each direction between Lleida and Cervera
with five of these trains continuing to Manresa
Stadler is currently building four three-car electric trains for the Lleida-Manresa service
They will feature similar accessibility and passenger information systems to the airport trains
FGC plans to hire 70 new train drivers to staff the new services
The cost of the ten airport trains is €107 million
with an additional €50.9 million for 15 years of maintenance and €19.5 million for constructing a maintenance workshop
The four Lleida-Manresa trains will cost €44 million
with maintenance costs over 15 years totaling €21.2 million
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In the Sant Andreu de Palomar neighbourhood of Barcelona
bars begin to fill up with fans from 11am on matchdays — but you won’t see a single Barca shirt
They’re not supporters of Espanyol
The kits they wear carry yellow and red stripes
it is strange to find fans who identify with any other side
It is even more unusual for that team to be a lowly fourth-tier outfit playing semi-professional
But visitors to Barcelona might be surprised by the number of their supporters you spot on the street
Sant Andreu almost tripled the number of its official club members
they closed the window for selling season tickets
Sant Andreu’s following is growing in number in the shadow of their more illustrious neighbours
Sant Andreu is located in the north east of Barcelona
but walking through its streets you wouldn’t think you were in the city
The streets are narrow and dominated by pedestrians — it’s rare to see a vehicle pass by
Its buildings and houses are generally low-rise
with a maximum of two floors — again something unusual in Barcelona — and many share the same distinctive terracotta colour
Several avenues are lined with orange trees and it is common to see fruit falling when the wind blows a little in season
13 years after the area became part of the city of Barcelona
even today they will say they are not from Barcelona but from the village of Sant Andreu instead — and the football team’s origins share that same sense of local pride
of resistance to the idea of being subsumed by the big city
Sant Andreu are known for their left-wing politics and support for various progressive social causes
When a Copa del Rey draw in 2018 paired them with Atletico Madrid and they had to play at the Wanda Metropolitano
they used the most important day in their history to display the logo of ‘Open Arms’
an NGO dedicated to saving the lives of immigrants seeking to reach Europe by sea
They continue to wear the logo and actively collaborate with them
Sant Andreu were the first Spanish football club to denounce the behaviour of Luis Rubiales at the final of the Women’s World Cup back in August
where the former Spanish Football Federation kissed Jenni Hermoso during the medal ceremony
and grabbed his testicles in celebration in the stands
The club’s ideals have helped them find popularity among the many in Catalan society who share the same values
and those who want to feel part of a football club that is keen to speak and act on big issues off the pitch
That is something reminiscent of Barca’s famous ‘mes que un club’ (more than a club) motto
But in recent years Barca have been gradually losing the power of that association (perhaps one day it will be lost altogether
Some members have instead moved towards Sant Andreu — and the modest club’s own reach is only growing
In November, the beer brand Estrella Damm became a club sponsor. Back in July, Meyba — the Catalan company that supplied Barcelona’s kit in the 1980s and early 1990s
including during part of the ‘Dream Team’ era under Johan Cruyff — chose Sant Andreu as their first relaunch project in the sector
which sold out in a few days despite the not-quite-so-modest price tag of €59
“It’s impossible to get them; no shop has them
not even the club,” a salesman from a local sportswear shop tells The Athletic
“When they go on sale they disappear quickly.”
Sant Andreu’s shirt is distinctive for matching the Catalan flag
Readers might recall some of Barca’s second or third kits since 2013 have also featured yellow and red stripes — but Sant Andreu got theirs first
“We’ve been wearing this shirt for more than 100 years and it hurts us that many foreigners say it’s Barca’s shirt,” club president Manuel Camino said in 2013
They took the shirt in an opportunistic way.”
Sant Andreu have indeed always worn the same colours since their foundation
except during the dictatorship of General Francisco Franco
It coincided with the team’s most successful spell — they were in Spain’s second tier from 1969-1977
More serious problems for the club are related to previous poor financial management
but before him came former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart (between 2004 and 2011) and Dani Alves’ ex-wife Dinora Santana
The club have been facing debts that are dragging on from that time and still hurting them today
“We were fined by the treasury and social security and we still have to make monthly payments,” says Francesc Vives
a team delegate who has been with the club for 22 years
“That makes us a little financially suffocated
Sant Andreu had debts of €700,000 (£606,500; $772,200) which they have since brought down to €500,000
but they are still paying those fines off too — at a cost of €8,500 a month
says it has taken “seven years to recover” after a relegation to Spain’s fifth tier in 2015 that “hurt in every way: sportingly
the team have begun to show their best again
including in the 2018 Copa del Rey against Atletico — who beat them 5-0 on aggregate in the round of 32
the club’s head of communications and marketing
puts it like this: “The things we have experienced here are probably more marked by defeats than by victories
“But with each defeat you get more and more hooked.”
The day after Sant Andreu won promotion to Spain’s fourth tier in June
through victory in the away leg of a promotion play-off against Salamanca
the nerve centre of the neighbourhood where the town hall and the Church of Sant Andreu del Palomar — one of the buildings that defines the local skyline — are located
to the surprise even of the players themselves
“We passed through the middle of the square
surrounded by people waving to us,” recalls Josu Rodriguez
“We went up to the balcony of the town hall
leaned on the railing and suddenly we saw the square packed with about 3,000 people
of teams from the first or second division when they did parades with big buses
we walked through the streets of Sant Andreu.”
Sant Andreu’s stadium is considerably larger than others in its category
Attendances have not dropped below 2,000 since April
On the biggest day of the season — the derby meeting with CE Europa
another historic Barcelona club The Athletic will write more about in the future — the stands are overflowing
“Having a fanbase like ours has helped us a lot and we try to go hand-in-hand with them,” Alvarez says
“We have put democratic prices on tickets and season tickets
Rodriguez adds: “One day I came home after a game and my wife asked me — very surprised — how could it be that kids were asking for photos of me in a city where Lionel Messi
Now children want to be UE Sant Andreu fans.”
Before joining The Athletic as a football writer, Laia Cervelló worked at Diario Sport reporting on FC Barcelona for four years. She has also worked for another four years for BeIN SPORTS Spain and GOLTV. She began her career as a journalist at 'betevé', the public television station in Barcelona, where she spent almost nine years. Follow Laia on Twitter @Laia_Cervello
Pellegrini said afterwards: "In the first half it seemed like the players were playing with a burden on their shoulders
Then we played better football and got the result
“We knew that the match would be difficult
then because of the opponent and thirdly because we are going through a difficult moment
"We are currently missing midfielders and that is noticeable in the game because we are not able to link up.”
He added, "Mateo Flores came on very well and helped us control the game and have more possession. In the second half there was a significant improvement and hopefully it will help us in the future."
26 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Sant Andreu vs Ibiza Islas Pitiusas on Sun
This is 20 of the Segunda Federacion - Group 3
Have scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between Sant Andreu and Ibiza Islas Pitiusas on Sun
26 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT?Sant Andreu vs Ibiza Islas Pitiusas on Sun
26 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT ended in a 0–0 tie.InsightsHave scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches
Sant Andreu is playing home against Ibiza Islas Pitiusas on Sun
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A SELL-OUT Spanish derby was abandoned after barriers collapsed in shocking scenes as players and fans celebrated a goal
Sant Andreu supporters crashed out onto the grass in front of their shocked heroes in the fourth-tier clash at Catalan rivals CE Europa
Whizkid Marc Jurado had slipped home his second strike to put the visitors 5-3 up in the 49th minute
Players rushed to rejoice in the corner but many suddenly dashed to help when they saw a huge section of fencing behind the goal break
Fans were pulled away - before the referee suspended the match in what Europa said was an attempt "to resolve the situation"
But officials soon decided the only option was to call the game off
Sant Andreu confirmed "many" of their fans had "fallen onto the playing field".
But the club added, gratefully, only "minor injuries" had been suffered.
Sant Andreu had earlier suggested: "The remaining 40 [minutes] will probably have to be played on another day. Thank you very much for the support."
it's unclear how Spanish football chiefs will deal with the situation
The frightening incident came after a goal-fest between two Barcelona-based clubs battling for a play-off spot
it became clear all was not right behind the goal as the barriers began to ripple
sparking concern from players and officials as some fans seemed trapped on the ground
But thankfully it appears no-one was seriously hurt
Fans reacted on social media with relief and amazement
"The field was packed," said one
while another called the scenes "craziness"
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23 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Sant Andreu won 4–0 over Sabadell on Sun
This is 24 of the Segunda Federacion - Group 3
The current head to head record for the teams are Sabadell 0 win(s)
Haven't kept a clean sheet in 8 matches
Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between Sabadell and Sant Andreu on Sun
23 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Sant Andreu won 4–0 over Sabadell on Sun
23 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Sabadell is playing home against Sant Andreu on Sun
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Text description provided by the architects. The new Funeral Home Áltima Sant Andreu – Nou Barris is presented as a new facility for both districts, next to the Sant Andreu cemetery. The proposal seeks to integrate into the historical context of the place, enhancing and articulating a system of green spaces in the area.
Promote sustainable mobility. The proposal aims to emphasize the existing and future pedestrian routes in its urban environment, facilitating slow mobility connections through the consolidation of a network of green spaces. In this way, the building not only responds to its current context but also lays the groundwork for future adaptation and connection of the open spaces, promoting sustainable mobility for the neighborhood.
© DEL RIO BANIUrban integration and materiality. The urban presence of the new facility is dominated by exposed brickwork that wraps around all the exterior faces of the building and its green roof. This new piece is attached to the perimeter wall of the cemetery and is conceived as a volume of simple forms that respect the regularity of its surroundings.
© DEL RIO BANIThe envelope is resolved through an eco-manual brick that seeks affinities with the existing materials while developing in different ways, playing with the arrangement of its bond patterns according to the needs of the building. The facade closes in areas that require more privacy and a more intimate atmosphere while opening up in the more public spaces to allow abundant natural light through large-sized lattices.
© DEL RIO BANIThe arrangement of interior courtyards offers natural light and improves the quality of the interior spaces with the presence of biophilia. In this way, the funeral home opens up to the public space thanks to a latticework system created from its envelope. At the same time, the technical areas are concentrated at the back, next to the cemetery wall, so as not to interfere with public use.
© DEL RIO BANIInterior layout and light control. A ramp parallel to the main facade of the building, covered with numerous vines, provides access to the building, which is developed only on the ground floor. Its interior is distributed by a longitudinal hall that gives access to all public spaces.
© DEL RIO BANIThe building consists of four viewing rooms accessed from the main vestibule. These rooms are composed of a toilet, a waiting room, and a room where the catafalque is located. Between the waiting room and the catafalque room, there is a courtyard that provides natural light to both spaces. For the noble areas, materials such as exposed concrete, bronze, or oak wood have been combined, resulting in spaces that are sober yet welcoming.
Construction SectionThe interior courtyards are characterized by vegetation. Among other species, a central strip of bamboo has been placed to provide the necessary privacy to the room where the catafalque is located. This space is dimly lit, creating the appropriate atmosphere of solemnity.
© DEL RIO BANIThe main space of the building is the chapel. It is a hexagonal room with an inclined exposed concrete floor covered in its vertical surfaces with grooved oak wood with two different patterns. These characteristics, along with the suspended luminaires and the marble altar, give the room the ceremonial atmosphere it requires. Finally, the space opens up through a large window to a triangular patio dominated by a Ginkgo Biloba, a tree symbolizing life and renewal.
© DEL RIO BANIBiodiversity and sustainability. The building incorporates some of the principles of sustainability that are present in all Batlleiroig projects. In addition to the aforementioned sustainable mobility, the construction focuses on biodiversity and renewable energy production.
© DEL RIO BANIVegetation colonizes all the outdoor spaces of the intervention
promoting biophilia and generating well-being and comfort for users
such as the use of lattices and vegetation to filter solar radiation
photovoltaic panels have been installed on the roof of the building
ensuring that almost all of the consumed energy comes from a renewable source
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The building is in C/ Antoni Santiburco, in front of the Mossos building, between Pg. Torras i Bages and the Parc d’Antoni Santiburco. Designed by the architect Josep Llinàs, the building has underground parking and a public facility which will house the Espai Jove Jaume Oller. Construction began in October 2020 and required a total investment of almost 11.7 million euros.
The flats are housed in four towers of varying heights and designs, featuring accessible lifts and shared spaces, including multipurpose rooms and activity areas. Residents also have access to services such as telecare, geriatric support and a concierge.
Of the 152 apartments, 38 have been reserved for residents of Sant Andreu de Palomar and the surrounding areas, while the remaining units have been allocated to the general housing pool. Six homes have also been specially adapted for residents with specific needs. Rental prices range from 358 to 394 euros, depending on each resident’s financial situation.
Two thousand serviced housing units for senior citizens by 2025
Barcelona’s serviced housing model for senior citizens offers protected rental homes that are adapted, accessible and professionally managed by the Municipal Institute of Social Services (IMSS).
With the 28th development in Casernes de Sant Andreu, a total of 1,778 homes of this kind have already been created. More projects are on the way, including 47 flats at the Espai Germanetes, due for completion this year, as well as another 83-home project in the neighbourhood of La Salut. The goal is to reach nearly 2,000 homes for senior citizens by 2025.
On Tuesday afternoon the Barcelona City Council unveiled the new Nelson Mandela Square dedicated to the former president of South Africa.
The square is located between Passeig de Mollerussa and Tàrrega street, in the Bon Pastor neighborhood which is part of the Sant Andreu district.
The new name for the square was proposed by the entity Centre Euro Àfrica, which were at the inauguration of the plaque together with the district's councilor, Marta Villanueva, and deputy mayor, Albert Batlle.
Some residents of the neighborhood also organized workshops, music performances and food stands related to Nelson Mandela and his figure.
At the event to inaugurate the square, Villanueva talked about Mandela and how he is a 'global leader for the fight for freedom and democracy.'
Historically, the Bon Pastor has been a working-class neighborhood in Barcelona known for its fight against Francoism on various fields such as workers' unions, neighbors' associations and political action.
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Atletico Madrid overcame tough conditions on wet artificial turf to beat fourth-division club Sant Andreu 1-0 on Tuesday to open their Copa del Rey campaign
Portugal forward Gelson Martins scored a 33rd-minute winner for the visitors
who played without Antoine Griezmann and most of their regular starters
Atletico also didn't have coach Diego Simeone on the bench as he served the first of a three-game suspension following a rant in a Copa match against Sevilla last season
Atletico controlled the game despite the absences
but their opponent put on a good fight and nearly got the equaliser in the end
The club from Barcelona had three good chances in the final minutes
including a close-range header that hit the crossbar
"We allowed them to stay in it," Atletico goalkeeper Antonio Adan said
"The series is still open and we will have to finish it off in the match at home."
Martins scored from inside the area for his first goal since joining Atletico in the summer
He was making his sixth appearance with the club
Sant Andreu are the only fourth-division club still left in the Copa del Rey
They also faced Atletico in the Copa five years ago
"We had a couple of chances to equalise," said midfielder Ton Alcover
one of the players who also faced Atletico five years ago
Simeone used most of the players the club signed in the offseason
\"We allowed them to stay in it,\" Atletico goalkeeper Antonio Adan said
\"The series is still open and we will have to finish it off in the match at home.\"
\"We had a couple of chances to equalise,\" said midfielder Ton Alcover
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A former village annexed to Barcelona in 1897, the city’s Sant Andreu district was a center of industrial development throughout the 20th century
becoming home to a large population of factory workers
it is a quiet residential area that feels caught between its Catalan village roots and industrial past
with buildings being renovated and repurposed
including factories transformed into creative arts complexes and parks
and a former canódromo (dog-racing track) that is now an “innovation center.”
It’s not a part of town that’s considered a dining destination
but Sant Andreu’s El Congrés neighborhood now has its own gastronomic unicorn: TocaTeca
A unique establishment of its kind in the area – for now
at least – the restaurant is a gourmet endeavor sustained by a couple of professional chefs
the pair cook as if they were back at the top Barcelona restaurants in which they both made their careers
freshness and price point of a neighborhood tapas bar far away from the city center
Maria and Guillem first met at cooking school and
found each other again in a restaurant kitchen
It was at the Mandarin Oriental hotel where their professional and personal paths merged after Guillem’s stint at Hotel Condes de Barcelona with chef Martin Berasategui (of the Michelin-starred Lasarte) and Maria’s at Hotel Claris
After spending time under chef Jean Luck Figueras at the Mandarin’s restaurant El Blanc
“We were working so many hours together that we said
why not put all this time into our own restaurant
And then it happened that this space was available just on the street of our house!” Maria says
Sant Andreu is some seven kilometers from Plaza Catalonia in Barcelona’s center
but it’s the kind of outer neighborhood – far from the high rents of downtown – that is increasingly becoming a welcoming place for the development of independent personal projects like TocaTeca
The restaurant itself is modern and casual and easily gets packed in the evenings
A patio in the street connects to a long room with a bar and open kitchen
leading to another dining space with natural light
They manage to draw customers from near and far
Maria and Guillem prepare tapas and other dishes to share that have a Mediterranean base and ingredients that mix classic traditions from Catalonia and Spain with international touches
They say they’ve taken what they have learned from some of the stellar kitchens they have worked in (plus
simply what they like to eat when they go out)
We can really discern how they are following certain sacred rules from the top: choosing and investing in high-quality ingredients
being careful perfectionists when it comes to their technique and
The food quality is clear – from the fish they serve down to the flour used in the kitchen
a special variety for batters that comes from Jerez de la Frontera in Andalucía
the fried sonsos (Mediterranean sand eel) and squid are delightfully crispy – but not oily at all – as are the must-order cod fritters that are served with a generous and delicious side of honey for dipping
Obligatory eats include the rabo de toro (ox tail)
They cook about 18 kilos of this dish per week
The meat is traditionally cooked for more than six hours with red wine and bressa (diced vegetables)
then served covered in sauce with a sprinkle of onion
it packs a high concentration of succulence and flavor
But perhaps our favorite at TocaTeca is the scallops a la carbonara
A wonderful dish drizzled with an Italian influence
it was originally created in a smaller size for a neighborhood tapas contest
The larger portion now comes as three perfectly grilled scallops smothered in a light carbonara sauce and sparkling with crispy pancetta pieces
It’s a fantastic and complementary union of flavor and textures
also includes the classics like patatas bravas and another simple but fantastic creation
similar to bravas but with a refreshing sauce of aioli and basil
at TocaTeca nothing disappoints – and unicorns do exist
Editor’s note: To celebrate the our 2020 neighborhood guide
we will be republishing dispatches from the less-visited areas – like Sant Andreu – that our correspondents are planning to explore this year
This article was originally published on July 29
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We like to travel on a smaller scale. Forget countries and cities, for us the neighborhood is the ideal unit of exploration. Celebrating neighborhood life and businesses is, of course, essential to what we do as Culinary Backstreets. Since our founding in 2012, we’ve been dedicated to publishing the stories of unsung local culinary heroes and visiting them on our food walks
particularly in neighborhoods that are off the beaten path
while a justifiably important economic force in many cities
can devastate the urban ecosystem if not distributed responsibly into neighborhoods otherwise neglected by the travel industry
two years ago we launched an annual “Neighborhoods to Visit” guide
featuring areas off the main tourist trail from all the cities that we cover
Yet as various other annual “must-visit” guides have made clear
following the same formula year after year can lead to selecting destinations solely for the purpose of a complete list
focusing on a smaller selection of neighborhoods (as well as the people and places that keep them going) that truly deserve the extra attention
Below is a compilation of six less-visited areas that our correspondents are eager to explore this year:
Barcelona: Sant Andreu
The area surrounding Barcelona’s central Eixample district is a colorful patchwork of old villages
with the neighborhood of Sant Andreu being one of the most inviting
Scattered among the modern buildings are narrow streets lined with small two-story houses
the quiet punctuated by the sound of kids playing
Adding to the unique personality of this neighborhood
which is far from the city’s tourist and business hubs
are the old factories transformed into creative centers and the beautiful historic church of Sant Andreu del Palomar
a 19th-century construction built on the site of the original 10th-century church that gave this area its name
The combination of a village-like atmosphere with all the amenities of a city has made Sant Andreu an attractive place for young locals
It doesn’t hurt that the neighborhood is well equipped with sports facilities
modern cultural centers like Fabra i Coats (formerly a cotton spinning mill)
and one of the hippest and most innovative co-working centers in the city
With a slew of new bars and restaurants opening in recent years
Sant Andreu is also becoming an attractive area for hungry diners
perhaps the most anticipated of the year is the renovated Sant Andreu market
which first opened in 1906 and is located in a delightful porticoed square
While the historic local market is under restoration
we can still visit our favorite vendors at their temporary home in front of Fabra i Coats
But the neighborhood also has its share of classic spots, like Taverna Can Roca
a century-old bodega that morphed into a restaurant in 1952
It has long been famous for traditional Catalan esmorsar de forquilla (“fork breakfasts”) and still is
a well-known chef in Barcelona and the owner of the masía Can Piqué
although it’s still rooted in traditional recipes
complimenting the beautiful old tiles and enhancing the charm of the space
We are currently enamored with their various rice dishes
located inside the arcade surrounding the old market
While the market’s restoration works have made the area noisier and dustier
this restaurant is still valued for its cuisine and its lovely terrace under the arcade (although perhaps better to visit once the renovated market opens)
which provides a good perch to take in the hustle and bustle of the place and isn’t far from the kitchen
where chef Narçis Rabassa dexterously handles the pans
We would be remiss not to mention the most iconic bodega in the neighborhood, the small and charming Bodega Lluis, the perfect refuge for a vermut
wine and vermut along with tapas like gildas (olives
peppers and anchovies skewered on a stick)
When we want something a bit more upscale, we head to Toca Teca
Opened by María Cots and Guillem Carulla in 2012
this modern restaurant puts out excellent little tasting plates to share (or not)
some of our favorites being the slow-cooked bull tail
the excellent Andalusian-style fried squid
Inter Miami CF announced today that it has signed midfielder Lawson Sunderland to a contract running through the remainder of the 2023 Major League Soccer (MLS) season with options through 2026
The central midfielder is the latest player to join from the Club’s MLS NEXT Pro side Inter Miami CF II
becoming the 11th player to earn a First Team promotion through the Club’s player development pathway
“We’re pleased to sign Lawson to the First Team
He’s earned this opportunity with his dedication and performances over the last two seasons at the Club
and we’re excited about the depth he can provide and his potential for growth,” said Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson
“Lawson has improved and developed into a more complete midfielder since he arrived and we’re looking forward to continuing to elevate that path with the First Team.”
has already featured once for the First Team on a short-term loan this season
registering three goals and an assist with Inter Miami II this season
The midfielder first joined the Club ahead of the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro regular season
making his official Club debut off the bench on April 10 against in-state rivals Orlando City B
Prior to signing a professional contract with Inter Miami CF II
Sunderland spent time with Spanish side UE Sant Andreu then competing in the Tercera Federación category
Sunderland also spent a season with the Portland Timbers academy system in 2017/2018
Sunderland has previously featured in the U.S
has turned his passion into a career and is staring at success with U.E Sant Andreu
he has developed his skills and talent and is now an integral part of the team
He has been in the team set-up for two years now and he says he never expected to play at this level
“For me it was something I would do not for the sake of training
but it was something that made me be with my friends and neighbours out there
and from there I simply kept going,” said Bradley
Despite spending his entire youth on football fields
restricting him from engaging in other activities that children in his age got into
“I didn’t expect to be where I am today honestly
but my love for football has always been there; not just as a job or a profession
I have always enjoyed it; it is something I would always do.”
Bradley was in two football academies in Spain before he was called up for trials with Sant Andreu and finally got a chance to play for the team
He started at the Avanza Football Academy in Montgat
before joining the Kaptiva Sports Academy in Sant Cugat
The leagues in Spain took a break for the Christmas holidays
and Bradley took advantage of that to return to Kenya for the three weeks break
he went back to his roots in Kawangware to train with the Magic 90 team in the dusty pitches of the place
He says he will always go back to his roots whenever in Kenya
“This is where I learnt to play football; I remember starting here as a young boy
just a couple of guys who come together and play football,” he added
it has given him the opportunity to travel to Europe
visiting cities he had never been to before forging friendships with people from all over the world
Though his football is going great according to plan
he is in school in Spain at the AESA Prep Academy of Barcelona
The 12th grade student says his parents insisted on a good education to go with the football talent
“I have had previous academy mates or just mates in general that have said they are playing football and they forgot about school
it has never been like that because my mum has helped me a lot
and I agree with her because after football
so I plan to continue all the way to university.”
Bradley says he is working hard to be noticed by the national under-20 team selectors as he wants to play for Kenya
He is following in the footsteps of other Kenyans in academies and under-19 teams in Spain like Adrian Kibet and Amos Wanjala who are part of the Nastic Sports Academy in Tarragona near Barcelona
Bradley has played against Nastic Academy and he interacted with the boys after hearing them speak Swahili during the match
I would just love the chance to play for the national team
It is something I have dreamt about multiple times
For me it is more so than just about myself
If I’m able to demonstrate that in a national viewpoint
The difference he has seen between Kenya and Spain football is the style of play where unlike in Kenya
there is not so much of dribbling but passing the ball as you move forward and shooting when you get an opportunity
Bradley says he dedicates most of his time to training and going to school and has very little time to socialize
more hours in training will translate to being consistent and showcasing his skill for him to make a football impact both in Kenya and in Spain
Spain has a different language and a different culture
but Bradley has learnt how to adapt and learnt the language
He also speaks fluent Swahili from growing up in Kileleshwa and not in school
He gets to practice it while in Kenya because all his training mates at Magic 90 speak to him in Swahili
the common language at the training ground
he says it is not easy out there as you have to work really hard to prove yourself in a foreign land
The post-punk cultural movement of the 1970’s could be described as a period of breaking with traditional elements
embracing the avant-garde and mixing a variety of different influences
It’s also how chef Felipe González describes his restaurant
Otra Cosa Taberna (which translates to “Something Else Tavern”)
located in the neighborhood of Sant Andreu
“I like to define Otra Cosa Taberna as ‘post-punk market cuisine’ because is very much a market cuisine; we buy what the neighborhood has to offer,” Felipe explains
“But we’ll also do with these products whatever we want
You might be eating a Peruvian causa but with octopus and a mayo with olivada
and we totally flip it to present it in a completely different way
Otra Cosa resides in a former old-school tapas bar
narrow space which has been painted a deep blue
The no-limits approach applies to both food and decoration here: natural wood accents mix with acid-green plastic chairs and sticker-filled windows
an eclectic-yet-cozy setting for Felipe’s post-punk culinary proposal
A number of different bottles of natural wine await in a bowl of ice
hinting that this is no longer your standard tapas restaurant
is busy overseeing final details before opening
and sous chef Vero Boulhesen prepares the kitchen to receive the first customers of the evening with the day’s special
Felipe is the creative force behind Otra Cosa
but he can also be found attending tables and cleaning
We watch him flit from the kitchen behind the bar to the dining room
speaking with each of the customers personally at some point during the night
“Many people come and they don’t even look at the menu
[we’ll have] whatever Felipe wants to bring us to eat!”
The menu at Otra Cosa is an intersection of Latin American
many Catalan and Spanish references and products
these dishes are an edible representation of Felipe’s life and influences “This menu is my journey; it is who I am,” he says
with the feasts his grandmother cooked at home for the family
he spent a few years studying English in San Francisco
and together they started to cook and share recipes in their hostel’s community kitchen
This further inspired Felipe and his love for gastronomy
and he returned to Chile where he began his studies to become a professional chef
which he would go on to complete in Barcelona
After several years of hard work in a number local restaurants and hotels in Barcelona
he opened the first iteration of Otra Cosa in the Born neighborhood in 2019
seeking a location for his restaurant in a less central – and expensive – neighborhood
saw this as a chance to develop and expand the concept he had in mind
“When we moved to Sant Andreu we started with this idea of crossroads dishes
but still keeping some ‘must-haves’ I wanted on the menu
natural wines and a couple of cool sandwiches,” he recalls
full of classic small restaurants and bars
It’s full of neighbors walking the streets
enjoying the outdoor seating at restaurants and bars and doing their shopping at local markets and grocers
and he considers his nearby suppliers a part of the team
He sees great value in being able to trace his ingredients to their source: “It is a poetic element I enjoy very much.”
“What’s the dish you would come back for?” he asks
This dish is inspired by Peruvian chef Ciro Watanabe
“The dish in inspired in him and in the sea,” Felipe says
and Peruvian leche de tigre marinade – succulent flavors
balanced acidity and a diversity of textures make this ceviche worth crossing the city for
A close runner-up is the Bomba de la Barceloneta
Completely different from the traditional version of this dish (a local treat which consists of a fried ball of mashed potato with meat inside
the “bomba” is transformed into a Peruvian causa
The yellow ají potato has the texture of a cold parmentier
finished with an octopus tartar with Japanese Kewpie mayo
The result even evokes a deconstructed Galician style octopus with potatoes
we’d return time and again for the Tres Porquets (“the three little pigs”)
This melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork specialty is served on a bun from the local Venezuelan bakery Bendito Pecado in El Born made with pineapple juice and honey
but on our visit it came stuffed with a combo of three delectable cuts of Iberian pig: lagarto ibérico
Felipe adds the magic texture of pork floss (Chinese-style shredded dried pork meat)
and another of Otra Cosa’s house mayonnaises
“I’m an intense person and I love this intense experience,” says Felipe
If I’m doing something I’m going to put everything on it!” Beyond the menu
we will happily come back for that which makes the free-form Otra Cosa quite traditional
in the best sense of the word: the warm and welcoming experience of eating there
and the care and love put into every detail by Felipe and his team
The SAJB project is driven by a work ethos that leads its members
children and young people aged between seven and twenty
out of the desire to feel good and convey this to others
Today there is no way into the municipal school of music of the Eixample district
as a throng of people of all ages are blocking the entrance
It is hosting a concert by the Sant Andreu Jazz Band
currently the most glamorous children’s and young people’s orchestra
a documentary and international impact that attracts musicians from all over the world to Barcelona to collaborate in the project
boys and girls between seven and twenty years old perform a repertoire of jazz
with catchy melodies and a rhythm rooted in dance
It could be summarised in a single gesture
as she gives the tempo to a twenty-strong orchestra before taking up her own trumpet to play; this
rhythm and naturalness with which they perform their music from the stage
You can feel that the project is underpinned by a work ethos that leads them to play out of need
the desire to feel good and to communicate this to other people – family
How utterly vital these experiences are in our fragile ecosystem
the Sant Andreu Jazz Band gave a knockout performance at the Palau de la Música
The SAJB undoubtedly has the hook of being a group where the stars of the show are boys and girls
with the charisma of a voice like Andrea Motis’ to boot
if you drop into a rehearsal you will also be charmed by the voice of Magalí Datzira
by Alba Armengou on trumpet and Eva Fernández on saxophone
the SAJB’s great virtue lies in taking classic and popular jazz to audiences who hitherto had never been attracted by this type of music
Louis Armstrong and Sarah Vaughan have become part of many people’s soundtrack just as easily as the children take to the stage as another part of their learning process
The Sant Andreu Jazz Band was founded seven years ago in the municipal music school of Sant Andreu as just another instrumental group
with no intention whatsoever of becoming what it is now
The result is the product of the methodological work of one of their teachers
known for his thirty-year career as a musician
especially as a baritone saxophonist in various bands
This background allowed him to cultivate an educational experience that is now yielding fruit
the SAJB project has surpassed the expectations of the Sant Andreu school
so much so that it is now proving difficult to contain
It is by no means easy for the school to manage a group of students who may start to generate income through the sale of albums and concerts
hence the decision was made to take it outside the school
the Sant Andreu Jazz Band became an independent and self-financed project based at the Taller de Música school in the municipal facilities of Can Fabra
Tired of years of studying that did not offer students the certainty of being able to play with the same ease as they read a book, Chamorro thought that there was something wrong with the way music was being taught. A teacher of musical language at the Taller de Músics, he developed a colour system to explain tonalities, relationships between notes and other elements of harmony in order to facilitate, among other things, improvisation.
So far, eight former members of the SAJB are working in music here or abroad, but regardless of whether they eventually become professional musicians, Chamorro knows that this will have touched their lives forever.
Mis respetos al maestro Joan y felicitación por su extraordinario trabajo.
To Joan Chamorro: your work is priceless. You are revitalizing the Jazz music ( I mean that TRUE Jazz music, not the today’s Jazz without swing, expressiveness, music) that is vanishing in the wprld.. Ettore Zeppegno
I cannot stop listening – and of course I’m in love with Andrea Motis !!! Your work and inspiration with these “children” is absolutely beyond words. Can’t wait til you play in New York !!! Or I’ll have to go to Barcelona !!!
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09 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Sant Andreu won 4–0 over UE Cornella on Sun
This is 22 of the Segunda Federacion - Group 3
The current head to head record for the teams are Sant Andreu 0 win(s)
Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between Sant Andreu and UE Cornella on Sun
09 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Sant Andreu won 4–0 over UE Cornella on Sun
09 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
Sant Andreu is playing home against UE Cornella on Sun
The new facilities for Barcelona’s Nou Barris and Sant Andreu districts seek to blend into the context
creating a system of green spaces for the zone that emphasize pedestrian routes
playing with openwork and the arrangement of bonds in accordance with the needs of a one-level building topped with a garden roof that incorporates photovoltaic panels
The funeral parlor has four rooms where wakes are held
and they include courtyards with vegetation to bring in natural light
The chapel is a hexagonal hall with a sloping slab of exposed concrete and clad in vertical panels of grooved oakwood with two different cuts
A large window faces a triangular courtyard presided by a Ginkgo Biloba tree
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The Tres Tombs parade season has kicked off in Catalonia amid new animal welfare guidelines designed to protect the horses and donkeys that traditionally take part in the festivities
towns across Catalonia celebrate their agricultural heritage with animal parades.
The new text has been agreed by the Department of Climate Action, together with the Catalan Tres Tombs Federation, animal rights organization FAADA, and the Association of Specialist Equine Veterinarians.
The guide states that at each festival there should be one veterinarian for every 50 animals, that the routes must be less than 6km and that slippery surfaces must be avoided.
At the Tres Tombs in the Barcelona neighborhood of Sant Andreu on Sunday, Andreu Bernadàs, president of the Catalan Tres Tombs Federation, said the guide would not mean significant changes, as they are already "doing things well."
"Horses that take part in around 20 Tres Tombs parades during the first three months of the year will do no more than 60 hours work, so it is absurd to say that we mistreat the horses," he told the Catalan News Agency (ACN).
Following the guide is voluntary, and the most significant change it introduces, according to Bernadàs, is the recommendation that festival organizers have one vet for every 50 animals, although there have "always been" vets present, he says.
"What the Catalan government has now determined is a certain number of professionals per horse," he adds.
Tres Tombs parades also took place in Polinyà, Martorell, Argentona, and Cerdanyola, and in the Central Catalan town of Taradell, where it is commonly known as La festa dels Tonis.
Around 40 animals took part in the Tonis parade on Sunday, a similar number to last year, but well down on pre-pandemic figures of around 100.
To compensate for the lack of animals, in addition to the carts used in the parade, other carts were exhibited around the town.
"We want it to be an open-air museum," says organizing committee president Josep Presseguer.
"We want to explain how people used to work in the past and we want the festival to survive in the future."
19 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}CE Andratx vs Sant Andreu on Sun
This is 19 of the Segunda Federacion - Group 3
The current head to head record for the teams are CE Andratx 0 win(s)
Have scored 17 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between CE Andratx and Sant Andreu on Sun
19 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT?CE Andratx vs Sant Andreu on Sun
19 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
CE Andratx is playing home against Sant Andreu on Sun
12 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Espanyol B won 2–1 over Sant Andreu on Sun
This is 18 of the Segunda Federacion - Group 3
Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between Sant Andreu and Espanyol B on Sun
12 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT?Espanyol B won 2–1 over Sant Andreu on Sun
12 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 17 goals in their last 5 matches
Sant Andreu is playing home against Espanyol B on Sun
Atlético advance following an exciting second half
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Adan (7.5): The former Real Betis keeper came up with three saves and did well with the ball at his feet
His best save came in the 42nd minute from a thumping header — he made a diving save to keep it out of the net
Arias (7.5): Santi didn’t have much to do in defense but was very active offensively
He was able to cross the ball multiple times and picked up the assist on Nikola Kalinić’s 53rd minute goal
Toni Moya (6): Antonio Moya Vega, or Toni by short, got called up from Atlético Madrid B
The 20-year-old played the entire first half and came up with a clearance and an interception
Savić (7): It hasn’t been long since Savić came back from his injury but it’s good to see him back
He played the whole match and made four interceptions and one clearance
Lucas (6.5): Just days after attending the Ballon d’Or ceremony
Lucas was placed back into the lineup and played 60 minutes in preparation for Saturday’s game against Alavés
Correa (8): Ángelito was a pain for the opposition’s defense
He did well to dribble past players and create chances
He scored an absolute peach of a goal in the 55th minute after he turned with the ball and struck it with the outside of his foot
Saúl (8.5): Saúl notched two assists and created four key passes in a fluid drifting role
Koke (7): Koke controlled the tempo and speed of the match with his passing
He completed 92 percent of his 80 passes but did pick up a 76th minute yellow card
Vitolo (6.5): Vitolo was quiet in the first half
but he stayed patient and was rewarded in the 81st minute when he put away Saúl’s cross
The Spaniard positioned himself perfectly in front of his marker and stuck home his first goal this season from his first start
Gelson (6): Gelson started at striker and used his pace and dribbling skills wisely in the first half
but he struggled to find chemistry with Kalinić and Mono Burgos hooked hm after 45 minutes
Kalinić (7): Kalinić was very active early in the first half and probably could have put one away
He wasn’t scared to take risks which was evident in an attempted bicycle kick
Kalinić should see a boost in minutes — and his first goal this season could make that decision easier for Cholo
Rodri (7): The 6’3’’ midfielder has been vital for Atlético this season with his smart decisions and accurate passing
He stayed true to his game during this match
Lemar (9): The World Cup winner’s entry changed the whole dynamic of the match for the rojiblancos
He added the attacking threat in the final third that they lacked
Francisco “Javi” Montero came in and played about a half an hour
Atleti on Tuesday earned a 1-0 win against UE Sant Andreu at the Narcís Sala Stadium in the Copa del Rey Last 32's first leg
our team started off the game with the right attitude
Gelson Martins was particularly active in the first few minutes
trying his luck with a few take-ons and taking several shots
And it was the Portuguese international who opened the score in the 33rd minute with his first goal with the Atleti shirt
The Argentine proved to be an offensive threat and so did Arias
who permanently attacked down the right flank in the second half
A shot by the Colombian full-back at around the 70th minute mark went just wide of the post
UE Sant Andreu had their first big chance of the game
but their shot was saved in style by Adán
the Catalans' corner resulted in a shot that hit the post
The home team pushed for the equaliser in the last few minutes but were unable to put the ball past Adán
Correa had a good chance in the last minute
Atleti will now look to seal the deal at the Wanda Metropolitano in the second leg.
Get tickets to cheer on Atlético de Madrid Femenino in Alcalá
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This year about 20 bonfires will be lit in Barcelona for Sant Joan night and dozens of street parties are organized
Although the tradition has been maintained
hundreds of bonfires burned Barcelona during the Revetlla de Sant Joan compared to the twenty that are authorized this 2024
of burning the old and celebrating the arrival of summer
According to anthropologist Manuel Delgado
it was the kids who for weeks collected the wood and junk to make them
The gangs would go through the streets and
hide the material they found from the firefighters and the Guardia Urbana so they could burn it during the Revetlla
Although there is less and less of that spontaneous Barcelona with groups of grandmothers sitting in chairs in the middle of the street gossiping about salseos neighborhood
because there are scheduled about 50 Revetlles de Sant Joan around the city
not counting the bonfires and the gresca i xerinola that is organized around it
in order not to lose the tradition and continue claiming the popular festivals and public space as a community meeting point
we tell you where you can still enjoy this party that celebrates with fire the shortest day of the year
what will the weather be like during the night of Sant Joan
On Friday and Saturday the maximum temperatures will be around 27º
it will rain and temperatures will drop to 24º
Barcelona’s public transport will have some special services so that moving anywhere in the city will not be a problem
Metro services will open throughout the night without interruption and streetcars will do the same at intervals of between 15 and 30 minutes
will reinforce some NitBus lines in order to accommodate a greater number of passengers
such as Ferrocarrils and Renfe Cercanías will maintain their usual schedules
As explained by the Barcelona City Council, in 1955 Francesc Pujades, a resident of North Catalonia (France), inspired by the poem Canigó
had the idea of lighting the fires of San Juan at the top of the mountain and spread the flame everywhere
the Flama del Canigó leaves the Castellet of Perpignan
climbs to the top of Canigó and lights a bonfire that serves to light a bonfire with which volunteers will light lanterns that will spread the flame throughout the Catalan territory
on horseback… the Flame travels in a thousand different ways to arrive on time to the squares of the different Catalan towns and light the bonfires of San Juan
thus mixing two traditions to celebrate the solstice and the union of the Catalan people
Remember as the saying goes: qui encén foc per Sant Joan
So whether you believe in these ancient superstitions or not
we bring you all the bonfires that will burn in Barcelona 2024:
Beyond the verbenas and neighborhood bonfires, one of the most common traditions is to celebrate Sant Joan on the beach. This year will be no different, but a rule that was initiated during the pandemic will be maintained: the chiringuitos will not be allowed to set up their own parties, so any celebration of the Sant Joan verbena on the beach will have to take place outside of them.
In addition, to ensure safety and cleanliness, the beaches of Barcelona will be vacated at 6:30 am.
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with high auditory sensitivity or simply who do not like loud noise
This is not to say that they don’t want to celebrate this holiday
but that the roar of some firecrackers is the element that limits their fun
which last year inaugurated the first silent and low noise firecracker stand in Barcelona
La Traca defends that although its pyrotechnics are silent and luminous
is no less fun than traditional firecrackers
Their booths are located on Avenida Meridiana with Calle Zamora and Via Favencia
441 and their firecrackers are either silent
“People know about our peas all over the world!” Marc Bertrán exclaimed as he stood
behind a folding table laden with jars of cooked green peas
stacks of pamphlets and a big crock of silky pea hummus with a bowl of crackers
inviting passersby to enjoy a taste of three generations’ worth of dedication
a 15-minute drive up the coast from Barcelona in the area of Maresme
Though the region is too small to have a denomination of origin designation
the peas of the Maresme are a product protected under the marca de garantía (guaranteed brand) label
and restaurants around Catalonia overflow with these tiny green gems
and a portion of the crop is even sent abroad to eager chefs in France and beyond
Multiple varieties of peas are cultivated in this seaside
but the best – the most prized and promoted – is the pèsol garrofal
The Garrofal varietal thrives in climates where the temperature never dips below -1°C (30.2°F) in winter or rises above 20°C (68°F) in the spring
There are very few regions in Spain that support these meteorological requirements
ideal place for these delicate peas to thrive
a woman named Petra Lafarga was the first to bring her hometown’s unique product into the limelight
She began buying local peas and promoting their quality through delicious dishes on the menu of her eponymous restaurant
Restaurant Petra in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres (since closed) had various preparations of Garrofal peas on the menu
but the most famous was the dish that is now known as “Llavaneres-style peas,” a simple but flavorful stew of peas simmered with rich pork belly
with white sausage (botifarra blanca) and blood sausage (botifarra negre) as garnish
at the Festa del Pèsol de Llavaneres (Llavaneres Pea Festival)
the entire town convenes to enjoy all things peas
from hearty stews and soups to delicate mousses and dips – even ice cream
2016 marked the 17th annual Llavaneres Pea Festival
and Marc Bertrán has been here since the beginning
though at the start he represented not his own farm
The festivities are mainly contained to the small Parc de Ca l’Alfaro at the center of town
where 4,000 attendees enjoy a weekend of music
The main event is the Sunday afternoon tasting
adding up to more than 100 kilograms of peas
pea-lovers received two modest portions of pea dishes of their choosing
flaky square of Coca de Llavaneres to round out the meal
The Coca de Llavaneres was invented in 1955 by a Mr. Gaspar Sala i Ros of Pastisseria Sala, a local pastry shop and bakery that’s been in business for nearly 300 years. To this day, the Sala family continues to carry the torch of their famous patriarch, selling countless portions of this popular dessert year-round. Similar to other Catalan cocas (flat breads)
sweet treat made from layers of puff pastry stuffed with pastry cream and studded on the outside with toasted pine nuts and coarse sugar crystals
“There’s no secret to how (our family) makes the coca,” Fatima Sala Cabot told us as she and her children handed out portions of their famous family specialty
“We just use the best ingredients possible – fresh
local eggs and local pine nuts – and we always make the cocas daily so they are never soggy or stale.” According to Fatima
the peas of Llavaneres aren’t the only local gastronomic treasure to have earned recognition north of the border
“Maxim’s [of Paris] also featured Coca de Llavaneres on their dessert menu.”
local restaurants spent the day ladling heaps of pea purée
cuttlefish and pea soup and callos (tripe stew) into the little tasting cups and ceramic cassola souvenirs (included in the ticket price) of festival-goers
Local wine from the nearby region of Alella flowed in abundance
and market stands sold all the fresh ingredients needed to make your own pot of pèsols at home
Being surrounded by peas isn’t unusual for Marc Bertrán
He confessed to us that his favorite means of preparing his famous peas is not the typical stew that’s ubiquitous at the festival
but instead the truita de pèsols (pea omelette)
a relative of the classic truita de patates (potato and egg omelette)
one uses peas that have been heated in a dry pan with just a drop of olive oil
allowing them to release their natural liquid and lightly steam
You mix the peas with eggs and proceed to make a classic truita on the stove top
The Pea Festival only lasts two days
locals and visitors alike can enjoy the town’s green bounty via the Mostra Gastronòmica del Pèsol (Pea Showcases)
a program in which many local restaurants participate
select establishments offer diners a menu the revolves around the Garrofal peas and the Coca de Llavaneres
with dishes such as Pèsols amb pop i llagostins (Peas with octopus and langoustines) and Pèsols amb sèpia (peas with cuttlefish) at restaurant Rotisseria Ca l’Arnau and Amanida de Pèsol Confitats amb Peus de Porc i Tòfona Negra (Salad of confited peas with pig’s trotters and black truffle) at restaurant Can Jaume
the day before the 17th annual Festa del Pèsol began
150 eager diners gathered at the Sant Andreu de Llavaneres restaurant Vil·la Minerva to enjoy a seven-course meal of peas (all supplied by Marc Bertán and Horta Marcò)
with guests (and a few local television personalities) digging in to Cream of Pea soup
squid stuffed with peas and plankton mayonnaise
pea ice cream with white chocolate soup and a “Magnum-style” pea ice cream bar on a stick
but the small-town spirit was on full display as friends and families enjoyed the fruits of their own soil on a sunny April day
when the last hints of winter winds just barely lingered in the air
affordable excursion that is sure to give visitors a new perspective on the important role that gastronomic festivals play in Catalan life
Sunday is the best day to visit the Festa del Pèsol
as lines will be long and the food may very well run out not long after
walk down for about 30 minutes to the seashore (or jump on the local bus) and soak up some sun on the beach before catching the train back to Barcelona
Entertainment | Jul 18
Joan Chamorro has led the Sant Andreu Jazz Band
a group of boys and girls aged 7 to 20 years old
The Spanish musician performs three shows in two nights as part of the Vail Jazz Festival.Special to the Daily
Howard Stone Inside the Vail Jazz Festival
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Something extraordinary has occurred in Barcelona
that is proving that the old adage “don’t fix it if it ain’t broke” is applicable when applied to teaching jazz
Over the past 12 years the Sant Andreu Jazz Band
comprised of boys and girls aged 7 to 20 years old
has been organized and led by Joan Chamorro
a Spanish jazz multi-instrumentalist and educator
60 youngsters have played in the Sant Andreu Jazz Band and have demonstrated a remarkable level of musicianship and an incredible ability to improvise
playing together like seasoned pros with a joy and energy that has captivated their audiences
Before we explore why this amazing ensemble has had so much success
let us explore how jazz has been taught in the past and then we can compare Joan’s teaching techniques with the current approach in the U.S
In the first two decades of the last century
as jazz evolved into a recognizable form of music
it did so without the use of written music — because most of the players couldn’t read music
jazz was learned by “ear,” also known as “aurally,” from the Latin word that refers to the ear or hearing
Learning music aurally enables a player to develop the capacity to hear pitches
rhythms and intervals without reference to written music
This ability to recognize and internalize sound
very much like how an infant hears words spoken and learns to speak them back
was how jazz was passed on from player to player and generation to generation
You drive along in your car listening to music
This is the key; you must actively stay focused to train you ear to hear the music
You then hear the music in an entirely different way
When a jazz musician takes a solo and begins to improvise
only he uses musical notes and phrases instead of words to tell his story
he has to play his instrument and compose his story — and his ability to know what the notes will sound like before he plays them is crucial
rhythms and more is what separates the pros from the amateurs in jazz
and the pros can do it because they have great “ears.”
As the formalization of jazz education began to take place in the latter half of the last century
reliance on reading music and understanding the theory of the music pushed ear training aside
as it was judged not a very intellectual approach to music
young musicians are taught scales and learn to read music as a starting point
and the focus is to learn to faithfully play the notes that are on the page
Jazz musicians today are educated at conservatories where the technical side of the music is emphasized and virtuosity is prized
This is now the “approved” approach to teaching kids and aspiring professional musicians all types of music
So what teaching methodology does Joan use to create such astounding results
Joan is “old school” and believes that starting a youngster’s musical education by teaching scales and to read music is too mechanical
He believes that it is more important for a novice to learn what a given note will sound like than to know how to read the note
He therefore focuses on connecting his students to the music by having them listen to the music they will play so they can hear what it sounds like
He encourages the students to sing the notes of a tune so that they can internalize the melody
this is the early jazz tradition of playing by ear and 100 years later
the Sant Andreu Jazz Band is proof positive that it works
Vail Jazz annually brings 12 of the most talented high school jazz musicians in North America to Vail to participate in our award-winning workshop
and for the past 23 years our teaching staff has exclusively relied on ear training with no written music allowed during the students’ 10-day residency
as many of our alumni are now professional jazz musicians
Howard Stone is the founder and artistic director of the Vail Jazz Foundation, which produces the annual Vail Jazz Festival. Celebrating its 24th year, the Vail Jazz Festival is a summer-long celebration of jazz. Visit http://www.vailjazz.org for more information
Joan Chamorro and 23-year-old Andrea Motis
trumpet player and former member of Sant Andreu Jazz Band
who is now an internationally touring professional
They will be joined by the talented American tenor saxophonist Joe Frahm and other Spanish musicians rounding out a sextet
The first similarity is in building fundamental technical skills
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