THEY cried tears of joy and tears of pain as they watched their teams collide in the Uefa Cup Final in Glasgow last night.

Thirty thousand Spanish football fans joined 800million TV viewers worldwide to watch Sevilla snatch the cup from Espanyol after a nail-biting game that ran into extra time, and was settled on penalty kicks. VIEW OUR UEFA CUP FINAL PICTURE SPECIAL HERE

Tapas bars which had done a roaring trade during the day were quickly deserted as tens of thousands headed for the National Stadium.

Fans who hadn't made it to Hampden huddled around TV screens in city centre bars.

The red-shirted Sevilla fans mixed easily with their Espanyol counterparts, clad in blue and white.

At the National Stadium, the only time the fans stopped singing was during half time when new video images of missing Madeleine McCann were broadcast at half-time which received warm applause. The two-minute film, Find Madeleine, was screened in a bid to raise awareness of the case among visiting fans from the two Spanish teams.

Sevilla's name may be on the cup for the second year in a row, but Glasgow was the big winner, showing again that it has what it takes to put on world class sporting and cultural events.

The City arranged for two 'fanzones' for the fans - with entertainment provided throughout the day - Merchant City for Espanyol, George Square for Sevilla.

Glasgow 2014 Bid Director Derek Casey said today: "The final has been a huge success both on and off the park.

"The atmosphere at Hampden was electric - showing what a wonderful venue it will be for track and field during the 2014 Games. And the fanzones gave us an opportunity to show the world what we do best - enjoy ourselves and put on a party.

"Make no mistake about it, Glasgow is a sporting city.

"The Commonwealth Games would be the biggest event we could ever host, and we have shown that we have the ability to put on a show that would be an unforgettable experience for everyone who took part."

Back in the city centre the bars around George Square which had installed a giant screen outside, were mainly populated by locals determined to have a party which ever side one.

Others flocked to Merchant Square where they could shelter, enjoy a drink and watch the game on big screens Espanyol fan Maria Mirada, 20, from Barcelona, said: "I couldn't get a ticket, but I have really loved the atmosphere here.

"Everyone has been so friendly. It was so close it's a shame we didn't win."

Meritxell Costa, 24, said "I'm a student and have been here since September. It's fantastic to have so many Spanish people coming here. I feel like I'm at home again."

Sevilla fan Fernando Goy, 20, said: "It's been the first time I've come here to Glasgow and it has been amazing.

"I can't believe the game was so close and we actually won."

Although the George Square fanzone and its Royal Exchange Square overspill were open until just before kick-off, merchandise sellers sold out of programmes, T-shirts and hats as early as 2pm.

Later as fans left city bars after the match, a samba band led by a Scots piper struck up a pulsating beat attracting revellers as it snaked along Ingram Street.

As people headed home, among the distant chants of "Sev-i -ya" was a group of Glaswegians singing: "We're only here for the party." Some 400 disappointed Espanyol fans were denied the chance to savour the party atmosphere in the city.

They had been sold tickets for flights which didn't exist by an air charter middleman.

After more than 12 hours of waiting in hope of getting a lastminute flight to Glasgow at Barcelona's El Prat international airport they gave up and returned home to watch the game on television.