Bayern Munich won the European Supercup against Sevilla FC on September 24, 2020 in Budapest.

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After months of "boredom", "a lot of emotion": European football fans were able to return to the stands Thursday in Budapest for the European Supercup.

But between ticket cancellations, multiple restrictions and omnipresent health "risk", the party was not complete.

“My last match at the stadium was in March!

Exclaims Sven Widmann, brand new Bayern Munich jersey on his shoulders and broad smile behind the surgical mask required.

This Bavarian subscriber to the Allianz Arena in Munich multiplies the photos of the Puskas Arena, the stadium in the Hungarian capital which welcomed Thursday evening 15,180 spectators according to UEFA, a first for a European match since the end of winter.

Three hours later, he will come out in heaven, after his team's victory against Sevilla FC (2-1 after extra time).

🏆🏆 Quadruple-Sieger 2020!

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- FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) September 25, 2020

At the entrance to the stadium, an airlock equipped with thermal cameras measuring the temperature of the spectators was installed.

Inside, flags, songs, atmosphere, make-up in the colors of the two clubs: the forgotten flavors of European football were revived in the Hungarian evening, even if they are far from worthy of the atmosphere of a great meeting of the "world before".

The pandemic is still omnipresent in Europe and particularly in Hungary.

Sevilla side, less than 350 Andalusian supporters made the trip.

Within a small group of aficionados, Silvia Guijarro, like all the other fans, had to undergo a virological test to enter Hungary, a country whose borders are closed.

Test for everyone

“It was much more complicated than usual: we had to take a test and we are all negative.

But until the last moment, we didn't know if we were going to be able to move freely in Budapest or if we were going to have to stay locked up until the match, ”explains the 52-year-old supporter.

On the field, it was his team who opened the scoring, on a penalty from Rakitic following a foul on Ocampos from the 13th minute of play. But the Germans reacted, equalizing thanks to a superb collective action concluded by Leon Goretzka , after a gem of a return to goal from Robert Lewandowski (34th).

The deliverance came in extra time, on a goal from Javi Martinez in the 104th minute.

The winner of the Champions League against PSG confirms that it is indeed the dominant team in Europe at the end of 2020. Everyone appreciated, in any case, this match with a reassessed gauge.

“Tonight, there was noise in the stadium, it's football again!

Thomas Müller rejoiced.

His coach, Hansi Flick, hopes that this experience will not have any negative consequences.

“It was good to have this atmosphere, it's great that fans came, it's better for football obviously.

It was more like football, said the German coach.

It was nice to see this on one side but we know that the situation is not so easy, I hope that everyone who returns (to Germany) will stay in good health, that's what I want tell fans, "Stay healthy" because that's the most important thing these days.

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