Barcelona fans were singing for the return of former talisman Lionel Messi as a 92,522 crowd saw El Barrio crowned as 2023 Kings League champions.
The Camp Nou chanted Lionel Messi's name at the Kings League final 🔈
(via @AvivLevyShoshan) pic.twitter.com/Oi2yHBKUVK
— B/R Football (@brfootball) March 26, 2023
The competition – which is the brainchild of former La Blaugrana defender Gerard Pique – has built up into a huge event in Catalonia.
👑 De octavos a campeones.
🤞 @elbarrioklk_ es el primer campeón de la Kings League InfoJobs.#KingsLeagueF4 #InfoJobs pic.twitter.com/MQvGUIWQBT
— Kings League InfoJobs (@KingsLeague) March 26, 2023
Ahead of the Final Four, fans lined the streets outside the Camp Nou, as the competition continues to grow in popularity in 2023.
👑 SON LOS REYES 👑#KingsLeagueF4 #InfoJobs pic.twitter.com/vZujuZxRbI
— Kings League InfoJobs (@KingsLeague) March 26, 2023
The huge attention for all three matches, the two semi finals and final, created a carnival atmosphere, as the home supporters called for the club to make a move for Messi.
“Messi, Messi” corea el Camp Nou @relevo pic.twitter.com/jTIdYra9sI
— Albert Rogé (@albert_roge) March 26, 2023
El Barrio edged past Saiyans FC in the semi final, with a 4-3 win, before being paired with Aniquiladores FC in the final.
Dream come true. #SomosElBarrio💙🤞🏽 pic.twitter.com/WO4c9JcZ9T
— El Barrio🤞🏽 (@elbarrioklk_) March 26, 2023
Adri Contreas fired home an early penalty, to set El Barrio on their way to victory, before two goals from Martin Mantowani sealed the inaugural title.
El penalti más importante. Adri Contreras se estaba reservando.#KingsLeagueF4 #InfoJobs pic.twitter.com/jhyMA6qHA2
— Kings League InfoJobs (@KingsLeague) March 26, 2023
El Barrio also dominated the individual awards as star man Cristian Ubon scooped the MVP and top goal scorer gongs.
🎩 ¡CRISTIÁN UBÓN EL MAGO DE ESTA #KingsLeague!
🔝 Dos golazos en semifinales y máximo goleador de esta #KingsLeague
🤯 El jugador del @elbarrioklk_ pinta a serio candidato al MVP del Split por su calidad e impresionante golpeo
ℹ️ ¿Tú quieres que gane el equipo de Adri? pic.twitter.com/WT74767hlC
— Control Y Pase OFICIAL (@ControlyPaseOf) March 26, 2023
Images via El Barrio on Twitter
