Touriñán’s Balaídos cameo: humor trumps hate in Galician football
Galician comedian and lifelong Deportivo fan Xosé Antonio Touriñán got trolled after cheering Celta Fortuna to a 4-1 playoff win over Ponferradina at Balaídos.

Galician comedian Xosé Antonio Touriñán, a lifelong Deportivo de La Coruña fan, was caught on camera cheering for Celta Fortuna during their 4-1 Segunda División playoff win over Ponferradina at Balaídos on May 26, 2024. The viral moment unfolded in the final minutes of the match, with Touriñán seated among Celta Fortuna supporters. Social media erupted immediately, with fans dubbing him a ‘lucky charm’ for the home side’s dominant performance.

















