10 weird club nicknames you might not know

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 12:  Fernando Torres of Club Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's 1st goal during the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo at Vicente Calderon Stadium on February 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
There is a rich history behind the red and white colours of Atletico

#3 Sevilla – Palanganas (Washbasins)

Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Source: Hastalamuerte.Net)

The origins of this nickname have been a topic of debate for quite a while. Some historians attribute it to the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium which resembles a washbasin. However, fans have also pointed out the fact that the club’s colours resemble the red and white lining of washbasins used in the 20th century and hence the name.

Sevilla’s weird nickname is just another interesting mystery that has never been properly uncovered.

The club has been in great form in the La Liga and are challenging Barcelona for the 2nd spot at the moment. However, new manager Sampaoli’s real impact can only be seen at the end of the season when the final table is revealed.

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