The shield that survived the mud: the story of Atlético de Madrid's survival
The history of Atlético de Madrid is a story of survival and epic, especially for the fan clubs of Paiporta and Utiel, affected by the DANA in October. The club has shown its support and other fan clubs have raised funds to help in the reconstruction.
One of the most emotional moments was when a group of legionaries found a wooden shield of Atlético in the mud of Paiporta and returned it to its owner, a member of the Paiporta fan club. This shield that survived the mud has become a symbol of hope and resistance for the affected fan clubs.
