Nota de Prensa
THU 28.11.2024
On Friday, December 13th, as one of the highlights of GAMERGY — Spain’s largest esports, video game and entertainment event — LALIGA and EA SPORTS will host LALIGA EA SPORTS X FC 25 RUSH, a unique competition that will pit LALIGA legends against EA SPORTS FC gamers in a revolutionary format: a match in the EA SPORTS FC 25 video game and in reality. The first team members are: Luis Figo and Carles Puyol, facing off against xBuyer and Spursito.
The first half of the match will be played on EA SPORTS FC 25 in Rush mode, and the second half on a football pitch at GAMERGY specifically designed for the occasion, with the dimensions and rules of Rush, brought into the real world. The rest of the LALIGA legends and EA SPORTS FC gamers who will complete both teams will be announced progressively from today until the day of the competition at the official Social Media profiles of LALIGA.
The Rush gameplay experience, included in EA SPORTS FC 25, captures the social essence of five-a-side urban football, with a reduced field but goals which have identical dimensions to 11-a-side football, and unique rules that create thrilling matches to enhance the spectacle. This new focus on teamwork and community enriches the gaming experience, making it ideal for sharing with friends and extending enjoyment for all users. LALIGA EA SPORTS X FC 25 RUSH is part of Transforming The Game, the initiative that unites LALIGA and EA SPORTS in their commitment to building the football of the future, a more inclusive, innovative, and connected sport where the barriers between real and virtual football are shattered.
"LALIGA EA SPORTS continues to break down barriers between real and virtual football,” highlighted Jorge de la Vega, Executive Director General of LALIGA. “This event is the result of the desire from LALIGA and EA SPORTS to keep pushing football to new horizons and inspire future generations to enjoy the sport in innovative ways”.
Cristina Carranza, Global Sales Director at GGTech Entertainment, said: “We're very proud to host LALIGA and EA SPORTS at GAMERGY, as they come to the event to showcase one of their most popular activations in Rush mode. This experience fits perfectly with our ‘sportainment’ strategy, where traditional sports like football merge with digital culture. Without losing its essence within gaming, GAMERGY has become an entertainment space for all tastes, incorporating music, sports, cinema, and more elements that create a 360º event". “This activity will be a decisive element in surpassing the 69,000 visitors who attended GAMERGY 2023,” said Cristina Carranza.
LALIGA EA SPORTS X FC 25 RUSH can be watched live through LALIGA’s official channels, the social media profiles of the participating content creators, as well as on other digital platforms.
LALIGA FC Pro SuperCup also at GAMERGY
In addition to LALIGA EA SPORTS X FC 25 RUSH, the final of the FC Pro SuperCup will also take place during GAMERGY on the main stage of Hall 4. Competing for the title will be Atlético de Madrid (Andoni Payo) and Real Valladolid (Tundi) vs Sevilla FC (nicolas99fc) and Real Oviedo (Nacho Abella). The casters for the final will be Alex Gutiérrez and Andrea Segura.
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