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Madrid.- Sixteen years after their last big moment on stage, and with the Movistar Arena in Madrid packed, Erreway returned to Spain this Friday with a concert that was like a trip back in time. The Argentinian band, born from the youth phenomenon Rebelde Way, offered a show full of energy, emotion, and complicity.
A few minutes after 9:00 PM, the lights in the venue went out and a giant screen projected a montage with old and current images of the group, accompanied by a message of thanks: “Thanks to you, we went back on stage.”
At the end of the video, the phrase “And in the end, we only have to enjoy together again” sparked the ovation.
Then the lights came on and the trio performed “Girar”, accompanied by a live band and a decidedly Y2K aesthetic.
Camila Bordonaba, Felipe Colombo and Benjamín Rojas —three of the original members— returned with an energy that contrasted with the years of silence. Despite the absence of Luisana Lopilato, who is not participating in the tour for professional reasons, the group showed itself to be solid, spontaneous, and grateful.
From the very first bars, the connection with the audience was complete. Each pause between songs was accompanied by the unanimous chorus of “Erreway!”, and songs like “Rebelde Way”, “Memoria” —during which white handkerchiefs were waved in homage to the Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice— and “Tiempo”, marked moments of communion.
“Good evening, Madrid. It's incredible to be here again, in this impressive place with these wonderful people,” Colombo said before Bordonaba took the floor, visibly moved: “Luckily, I've already learned to cry and keep talking. We are here together again and we will be more and more. The rebellion will continue. This is our party.”There were also intimate spaces, such as the acoustic block in "the world's largest living room", where they performed "Será de Dios", "Dije adiós" and "Amor de engaño". Bordonaba waved a Spanish flag, Colombo recorded with a fan's mobile phone, and among the audience, flags of Argentina, Spain, Brazil, Greece, Uruguay, and other countries and regions stood out. There were dedications to loved ones who are no longer with us, and also surprises such as the video appearance of Luisana Lopilato, who, although absent from the tour, sent an emotional message encouraging the audience to sing "Erreway". Songs like “Me da igual”, “No estés seguro” or “Asignatura pendiente”, with a 'love cam' focusing on couples on the screens, marked the final stretch.The show included iconic choreographies, jokes between the members, and nods to the present: “How many tiktokers are here?”, Felipe asked.
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“Madrid, what an incredible audience. And 20 years have passed!”, exclaimed Rojas before performing “Vas a salvarte”.
One of the most celebrated moments came with “Inmortal”, right after the three of them came on stage wearing Spanish national team shirts, celebrating their qualification for the Nations League final, which sparked an explosion in the venue.
The closing was a triumph: “Bonita de más” ignited collective madness, followed by “Para cosas buenas” —during which they came down from the stage to greet the audience—, “Será porque te quiero”, “Resistiré” and “Sweet Baby”, with confetti, hugs, flags and a “Gracias” projected on screen.“Thank you, Madrid. We dreamed of this night 20 years ago,” said Benjamín Rojas as he said goodbye.
Although they remained waving for almost ten minutes, it seemed that neither they nor the audience wanted to leave.
It was almost two and a half hours of concert that confirmed that Erreway not only returned: they reunited with a generation that never forgot them.
Spain first stop of the tour
Madrid was the first Spanish stop on the “Juntos Otra Vez Tour”, the international tour that marks the band's return after 16 years off the stage.
The tour began in Santiago, Chile, passed through Peru, Ecuador, and Italy, and will continue in Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Argentina, and Uruguay, where it will end on November 22 in Montevideo.
After selling out tickets for the first date, Erreway added a second show in Madrid for next July 20. The tour will continue on June 7 in Barcelona and July 17 in Marbella.
Formed in 2002 as part of the Argentine telenovela Rebelde Way, Erreway quickly established itself as a cultural phenomenon in Argentina and other countries. The band released three studio albums, sold over five million copies, and undertook international tours that defined a generation, until their separation in 2007.
