Camp Nou Fills with Catalan Independence Flags at Barcelona Match
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Many fans brought a special flag to the Camp Nou stadium. The flag is called the estelada. It is the flag of people who want Catalonia to be free from Spain.
The stadium had many esteladas. It looked like the old days of the procés. The procés was a big movement for Catalan independence.
Two Barcelona players spoke about the flags. They are Cubarsà and Joan GarcÃa. Cubarsà and Joan GarcÃa are world champions with Spain's national team.
Some people wanted to give the players a special homage. This did not happen. Fans decided not to do it this time.
The players said something important. They said: "We are with the club." This means they support Barcelona and its fans.
Fans wanted to show they can use the estelada flag. They believe it is their freedom to show it. The Camp Nou supported this idea strongly.
Vocabulary6 words
- estelada
- a flag; it shows people who want Catalonia to be independent
- procés
- a big movement; people wanted Catalonia to leave Spain
- homage
- a special thank you; showing respect to someone
- freedom
- being free; doing what you want without stopping
- Camp Nou
- a big stadium; home of Barcelona football team
- champions
- the best team or players; they won a big competition
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Answer key
1. The estelada 2. "We are with the club" 3. False
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Many fans brought a special flag to the Camp Nou _____. The flag is called the _____.
The stadium had many esteladas. It looked like the old days of the _____.
Two Barcelona players spoke about the flags. They are _____ and Joan GarcÃa.
Some people wanted to give the players a special _____. This did not happen.
The players said: "We are with the _____."
Fans wanted to show they can use the estelada flag. They believe it is their _____ to show it.
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