King Felipe VI and Joachim Llambi
Celebrities cheer for Spain in the European Championship stadium
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There was a lot going on in the Gelsenkirchen stadium: many stars attended the Spain vs. Italy match, including King Felipe and Joachim Llambi.
Royals, football icons, “Let’s Dance” stars: On Thursday evening (20 June), a number of prominent faces gathered in the stands at the Arena AufSchalke for the European Football Championship match between Italy and Spain at 9 p.m. to cheer on their teams. The Spanish King Felipe VI (56) was one of those who did not miss Spain’s 1-0 triumph.
The monarch came to the European Championship match without his wife Queen Letizia (51) in a dark blue checked suit, underneath which he wore a light blue shirt and a red tie. In the stadium, he chatted animatedly with his neighbors, waved to the fans and applauded the winning team of the evening.
“Memorable evening” for Joachim Llambi
In addition to the Spanish royal, “Let’s Dance” juror Joachim Llambi (59) also made an appearance, diligently taking his fans and followers on Instagram along with him on camera. In several Instagram stories, the German-Spanish dance athlete and TV presenter, whose father was a Spaniard from Barcelona, gave insights into his visit to the stadium. “A memorable evening,” was his conclusion.
Xabi Alonso comes with his wife
Xabi Alonso (42), former Spanish football player and current head coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, with whom he celebrated the German championship this year, came to the Gelsenkirchen stadium accompanied by his wife Nagore Aramburu (44). Also sitting next to the couple was former Bayern Munich player Javi Martínez (35), who now plays for Qatar SC. The Spaniards repeatedly hugged each other and celebrated their team.
With the 1-0 win against Italy and the previous 3-0 triumph against Croatia, Spain now secured their place in the round of 16.