Argentine and Spanish Rock Fans Unite in Madrid

Argentines and Spaniards shared a passion for indie rock as Argentine band Él Mató a un Policía Motorizado and Spanish group León Benavente performed at Madrid's Noches del Botánico festival. The event offered a moment of unity for fans of both nations, coming just days after Spain's World Cup triumph.

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Thanks friends of Madrid and congratulations on the World Cup.

Él Mató a un Policía Motorizado kicked off the evening, with fans braving the heat to hear the band play hits like ‘Navidad en Los Santos,’ ‘La noche eterna,’ and ‘Diamante roto.’ During an emotional moment, the lyrics "cuidarte siempre a vos en la derrota" (always take care of yourself in defeat) were projected, accompanied by images of Lionel Messi crying after a recent loss, which the audience sang along to.

The band concluded their set with 'Mi próximo movimiento.' As the sky turned a dramatic orange-gray due to distant wildfires, Santiago Motorizado, the vocalist, thanked the Madrid audience and congratulated them on their World Cup win before handing the stage over to León Benavente.

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We hope it can continue to be celebrated for many more years and under the same conditions.

As night fell, León Benavente took the stage, drawing a near-full house. Lead singer Abraham Boba acknowledged the Noches del Botánico festival's 10th anniversary, expressing hope for its continued celebration. The band, named after a stretch of highway in Zamora, energized the crowd with songs like 'Gloria' and 'A la moda.' The concert culminated with 'Ayer salí,' during which Boba jumped into the audience, creating a vibrant finale for the reunited fans.

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