Andy's surprise birthday: Espanyol stops Real Madrid!

Andy's surprise birthday: Espanyol stops Real Madrid!

A very special birthday for Andy Ogris: The 60-year-old was invited as a guest of honor to Espanyol Barcelona's home game against Real Madrid. This happened at the suggestion of his partner Maria Wolf, who gave him the ticket as a birthday present. Ogris, who once moved to Espanyol for a then-record fee of 40 million schillings, was in the stadium when the Barcelona team sensationally defeated Real Madrid 1-0 on February 1, 2025. This outstanding game brought Ogris and his wife an unforgettable time in the VIP area of ​​the stadium, where they were welcomed by former teammates, such as krone.at reported.

The surprising result also has far-reaching consequences for the title fight in La Liga. Real Madrid, at the top of the table, suffered a heavy defeat that day, which gave a boost to other teams such as Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. Meanwhile, Barcelona celebrated their own 1-0 win against Deportivo Alaves and stays close to Real. Hansi Flick, coach of the German national team, admitted that he missed the game between Espanyol and Real Madrid and preferred to sleep instead. In a press conference he explained: "Sometimes it's better to go to bed early," he said si.com.

This combination of a memorable event for Ogris and Espanyol's unexpected victory continues to roil the league as tensions rise between the rivals on the pitch and the fans. The next big competition is coming up when Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid meet next week. Let's look forward to further developments in the league and the reactions of players and coaches!