Singers Ana Mena and Aitana interrupted their concerts to celebrate with the audience Spain's progression to the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Belgium 2-0.
On Friday, July 10, the Spanish football team achieved a convincing 2-0 victory against Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals, unleashing euphoria across the country. But the joy was not only felt in homes and bars: two of the most popular artists of the moment, Ana Mena and Aitana, turned their concerts into impromptu celebration parties.
Ana Mena and the Spanish Scarf in the Middle of 'Quiero decirte'
Ana Mena was performing at the Weekend Beach festival in Torre del Mar, Málaga, when her audience began to chant Spain's goal. The artist, visibly emotional, stopped the introduction of her song 'Quiero decirte' to join in the celebration. She ran to grab a scarf with the Spanish flag that she had prepared and held it up as the crowd erupted.
“I’m just a huge fan,” she joked, according to attendees. The moment was captured on fans' phones, who shared the scene on social media. The Málaga native proved that it is possible to combine live performance with football passion.
Aitana Donning the National Team's Shirt in Zaragoza
Meanwhile, Aitana was giving a concert in Zaragoza at the same time. The artist, who had kept to the scheduled time despite the clash with the match, did not hesitate to stop her show to celebrate the victory. She donned the away kit of the national team and, to the rhythm of her song 'Superestrella', rallied the audience: “Come on, we have two matches left!”.
The Zaragoza crowd, fully engaged, chanted the name of the national team with her. Aitana, known for her closeness to fans, turned the night into a double celebration: music and football.
The Debate Over Scheduling is Set Aside
Days before, a debate had arisen about whether concerts should adjust their schedules to avoid clashing with Spain's matches in the World Cup. However, artists like Ana Mena and Aitana have shown that it is possible to integrate sports into the show. For attendees, it was a unique experience: seeing their favourite singer celebrate a goal live.
In the Community of Madrid, where many fans could not attend the concerts due to distance, the news served as a reminder that the national team unites the whole country. The next match, the semi-finals against France, is awaited with the same excitement. And who knows if other artists will join the trend.
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