After more than two decades apart, Manolo García and Quimi Portet have reunited under the name El Último de la Fila, fulfilling the dream of thousands of Spanish pop music fans. The reunion tour, commemorating nearly twenty years of collaboration and seven official albums, made a massive stop at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid.
The concert began punctually, featuring songs from Los Burros such as Huesos and Conflicto armado, followed by El Último de la Fila classics like Querida Milagros, Mi patria en mis zapatos, and Aviones plateados. The renditions remained faithful to the originals, aligning with the artists' intention to deliver the songs their audience had long awaited.
The band was accompanied by the musicians who featured on their recordings and tours, including Antonio Fidel on bass, Josep Lluís Pérez on electric guitar, Pedro Javier González on Spanish guitar, Ángel Celada on drums, and Juan Carlos García on keyboards and percussion. Irene Miller and Eva Reina added their voices to the backing vocals, alongside special guest Sara García, daughter of Manolo García, to whom the song Sara was dedicated.
Quimi Portet recalled the early days with Los Burros and Los Rápidos, joking about the small audiences back then and thanking the current crowd for their presence. Manolo García, in turn, highlighted the connection with the audience, describing it as "common people making common people happy," and appreciated the attendees' focus, who enthusiastically sang along to every song, largely without resorting to their phones, until the request to turn on phone lights during Lápiz y tinta.
After a break to regain energy, the musicians returned to the stage to perform songs like Ya no danzo al son de los tambores, Los ángeles no tienen hélices, and Como un burro amarrado a la puerta del baile, where the instrumentalists showcased their virtuosity. The concert concluded with Insurrección, sung by the entire stadium, followed by an encore of José Alfredo Jiménez's El Rey.
At the end, García and Portet expressed their gratitude to the audience, Atlético de Madrid, and the entire technical team, demonstrating uncommon generosity. They even performed a comedic song a cappella with drummer Ángel Celada. Despite attempts to conclude the show, the audience remained, prompting Manolo García to urge them to "go to sleep, because tomorrow is Monday," forgetting it was Saturday but suspecting that if he relaxed his stance, no one would leave until Monday.




