“With the João Félix-Suárez synergy, we have a Champions League snack”

On September 25, Leiva and Joaquín Sabina released the song 'Match by match', which speaks of the way of being of Atlético de Madrid, of the rojiblanco sentiment and also a solidarity song that intends to encourage everyone in these hard moments generated by the coronavirus pandemic.

“It took us a little while to compose it. The song was so attractive, my Atleti, that it came out right away. We took up the challenge with great enthusiasm. It was a very complicated mission, but good songs come out quickly “, Sabina and Leiva commented at the beginning of the interview.

Sabina spoke in The spar how the idea came about and how Leiva himself transferred it. “The song is made in full pandemic, in full confinement. Luckily for me it was commissioned by Leiva and Atleti and the truth is that it was a joy. We thought from the first moment that it was not going to be like all the other hymns, that it was going to be something to bring joy to all sad hearts. “

Leiva is clear about how important this song can be in a moment like the one we live in. “It is such a hard time for the world that they sing from the rooftops about Atlético de Madrid's philosophy, which is to live in the present, Well, it seemed like a very good moment. The world can also cling to the motto 'match by match'. It ain't no hymn It is a song that we give to the club. It is a moment to tell the world from our team that it is possible “.

In addition, Leiva, the other day he was at the Wanda Metropolitano in the match between Atlético and Granada and spoke about the importance of the public at concerts and in stadiums. “They have taken away what we like the most: hugging, getting together and singing with a beer in hand, all holding each other and sharing a beer. We lack the public, without the public things lack a bit of sense. We make songs because we love songs, but what we really love is making songs for the public to sing. And the spectacle without an audience … pff is that three legs of a table are missing. I don't get used to living without an audience. He listened to Suárez offer himself, he listened to Cholo… it was like a high school game but with an empty field and two very important teams. “

Sabina agreed with Leiva and in passing praised the 'mattress' fans. “A song is not a song until people make it their own, and plus a song like this that has to do with the best public in the world, which is the Atlético de Madrid fans“.

In addition, Leiva also made it clear that the issue is absolutely of a solidarity nature. “I wouldn't have to make a song for your team and take it under you. This had to have a charitable down payment and to be able to lend a hand, it is a moment in which it is much needed. “We remember that everything that is collected goes to the children of La Cañada Real, who have many needs.

“The people who love Atleti in a poetic way … are a hobby that is different from all the others. That it is a feeling that cannot be told is true, it is above all a feeling”, Sabina commented.

The year of Atleti

Leiva, who was in the game against Granada, made it clear that there is hope after this first game. “I've never seen João Félix play better at Atleti, I think he played his best game. How good he was! I think it's our turn. What I saw the other day in the field seemed so exciting to me. If there is that synergy João Félix – Luis Suárez we will have a Champions League snack“.

Sabina made it clear that the possible arrival of the Champions League would be a tremendous joy, especially at this time. “It would be a great joy to win the Champions League, especially for the fans who deserve success more than ever. Community joys of this type are needed.”