Copa del Rey moment: Alaska, Mario and the pre final anthem
In February 2022, the duet Alaska and Mario brought a memorable twist to the sport and music crossover by performing the song Celebrating is winning. Their performance reflected how football finals increasingly blend dramatic pre-match rituals with live, crowd-pleasing entertainment. The Copa del Rey, a cup final steeped in history, follows this trend by lining up standout national talents for the broadcast and stadium moments that precede kickoff. For the upcoming clash featuring Real Madrid and Osasuna, the showpiece programming will spotlight two celebrated voices from the national music scene, Alaska and Mario, underscoring the tournament’s appeal beyond the pitch.
Alaska and Mario at the Copa del Rey: the song, its meaning, authorship, and historical context
As part of the broader spectacle, the duo will also perform the Copa del Rey national anthem, Celebrating is winning. This composition was first introduced last February 2022 in the lead up to the semifinal draw of the previous edition, signaling the competition’s penchant for uniting sport and song in a single, unforgettable moment.
Complete lyrics of Celebrating is winning
Applause
Support
From the most modest to the most important
joy in the competition
Watch the rival grow
Respect from equal to equal
Starting the maximum emotion
you must dream
anyone can fight
history and tradition
The champion of the end
celebrating is winning
anyone can come
the fans know
there is no loser
you must dream
celebrating is winning
defend friendship
And another year of shaking with the Cup
In the competition
the beating of the heart
with surprise and admiration
Show the maximum emotion
you must dream
anyone can fight
history and tradition
The champion of the end
celebrating is winning
anyone can come
the fans know
there is no loser
you must dream
celebrating is winning
if you are here
You will feel
that’s the highlight
you must dream
anyone can fight
history and tradition
The champion of the end
celebrating is winning
anyone can come
the fans know
there is no loser
you must dream
celebrating is winning
celebrating is winning
celebrating is winning
To be part is to win
trying is winning
celebrating is winning