Guests of Honour Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones were in attendance at the highly anticipated El Clasico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The legendary British rock band, who were also the sponsors for the match, were left heartbroken as Barcelona suffered a 2-1 defeat.
Barcelona got off to a fast start, with former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan scoring just six minutes into the game. It was Barcelona’s second-fastest LaLiga goal against Real Madrid, and it highlighted the poor defending from David Alaba. The Rolling Stones, including Mick Jagger, were absolutely loving Barcelona’s dominant performance in the first hour of the match.
However, the tide turned in the final half an hour when Jude Bellingham took over and secured an incredible 2-1 win for Real Madrid. The cameras panned up to the VIP box, showing both Jagger and Ronnie Wood with stoney-faced expressions. The defeat was a disappointment for Barcelona and their sponsors, the Rolling Stones.
Barcelona had prepared for the match by selling one-off shirts featuring the tongue and lips logo of the Stones. These shirts sold out instantly despite their high price tag of €399 [£348]. In fact, they were being resold for as much as £2000 on internet auctions. The club also sold other merchandise that was modeled by manager and club legend Xavi.
Before the match, Barcelona unveiled the Stones logo and played their hit song “Start Me Up,” much to the joy of Jagger and Wood. The fans were also thrilled with the special occasion, as seen by their enthusiastic reactions captured in photographs.
The partnership between Barcelona and the Rolling Stones was part of a trend where the club’s main sponsor, Spotify, brings in different front-of-shirt logos for special games. In previous matches, Barcelona had sported logos of other music artists such as Drake and Rosalia.
Overall, while the Rolling Stones and their fans were initially thrilled by Barcelona’s performance, the team’s loss in the El Clasico match left them heartbroken. The one-off shirts featuring the Stones logo were a hit among fans, despite their high price. The partnership between Barcelona and the Rolling Stones added a unique touch to the match, showcasing the influence of music and sports coming together in a memorable event.