Thousands of Hapoel Jerusalem fans flooded Malaga, many hours before the opening whistle. "We have been euphoric since Friday," said one of the fans.

Javier, who came to the park to celebrate his child's birthday - and encountered the Red Army - is already in love. "War is not war, operation not operation - this is great for each and every one who has breathed the worker for countless less successful years," said A. ("Let them not hear at my work")