Austria fans have seemingly taken inspiration from Albania fans for their Euro 2024 match with France if the pre-match festivities are anything to go by.
On Saturday evening, videos surfaced online of Albanian fans snapping spaghetti in front of Italy fans before the two nations met on the pitch in Dortmund.
And now, ahead of Austria vs France in Dusseldorf, Austria fans have been caught on camera snapping baguettes in front of French supporters.
Austria fans snap baguettes in front of France supporters. 🇦🇹
Euro 2024 turning into the tournament of culinary warfare. 🧑🍳pic.twitter.com/XSPJoKmmaI
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) June 17, 2024
Just like on Saturday, the ‘confrontation' was in good spirits with both sets of fans seeing the funny side of the situation.
There will be at least 10,000 fans from both countries inside the Dusseldorf Arena tonight but judging by videos on social media, there could be more Austrians in attendance in what would be a huge boost to Ralf Rangnick's side.
Austria go in as the underdogs but given their impressive form under the former Man Utd manager, there are many people who believe we could be in for another shock result after Slovakia upset the Belgians in one of the tournament's earlier matches on Monday.
Austria fans march to the Dusseldorf Arena
After spending the afternoon joking with France fans in the centre of Dusseldorf and snapping baguettes, the large Austrian contingent then marched towards the stadium in stunning scenes.
Led by a group who were holding a sign that read ‘Osterreich', which is the German spelling of ‘Austria', the crowd marched together singing popular songs and creating a brilliant atmosphere as kick-off drew closer.
Austria fans in full force in Düsseldorf ahead of tonight’s game against France #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/AJejFrhqwi
— Football Hub (@FootbalIhub) June 17, 2024
While both sets of fans mingled together earlier in the day, this time, there wasn't a French shirt in sight, with a sea of red moving in unison towards the stadium.
These fans will now look to create a similar atmosphere inside the Dusseldorf Arena and help their team towards a famous victory.