🎥 Villarreal mix up their anthem, Europa League theme plays instead | OneFootball

Villarreal was involved in a curious anecdote during their Champions League match against Copenhagen. Before the start, instead of the official competition anthem, the Europa League anthem was mistakenly played.

The surprise was immediate among both the players and the fans present in the stadium. Many looked at each other not knowing whether to laugh or take it seriously.

The Villarreal players, accustomed in recent years to competing in the Europa League, couldn't help but share a knowing smile. The match began without further incidents after the small musical slip-up.

The crowd responded to the blunder with whistles but despite the error, the atmosphere quickly refocused on the football and the intensity of the match, crucial for Villarreal to stay alive in the tournament.

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