Linkin Park inspires at the Champions League final in Munich!

Linkin Park inspires at the Champions League final in Munich!

Allianz Arena, 80339 München, Deutschland - On May 31, 2025, the highly expected Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain took place in the Allianz Arena in Munich. Before the kick-off, the US band Linkin Park delighted fans with a spectacular opening show. Characterized by energy and passion, they performed with hits such as "in the end" and "Numb", accompanied by dancers to get the audience in the mood for the big game. Despite the huge atmosphere in the arena, the reaction of the audience was mixed: there was no outstanding applause, but numerous spectators expressed their enthusiasm for the appearance via social media and some wished for a longer performance. Observations on social media showed that the music inspired many fans and could possibly heat the players.

The positive mood was clouded, however, by the absence of the late ex-front man Chester Bennington, who committed suicide in 2017. Linkin Park, who has been touring with the new singer Emily Armstrong since autumn 2024, had to deal with this loss while the voice of the new front woman was praised. Comments on social media reflected both the grief for Bennington and the recognition of Armstrong's artistic skills.

a musical highlight

Linkin Park was not only responsible for the emotional opening, but also for a musical innovation: the band had prepared a special remixes of "Numb" for the event, contained the elements of football, such as the sound of a football and cheering fans. Bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell expressed his great enthusiasm for football and emphasized the increasing importance of the sport in the USA, in particular through the presence of Lionel Messi in the Major League Soccer. Farrell also emphasized the importance of a strong performance by the American national team in international competitions.

The band, which was founded in 1996 and achieved international fame with its debut album "Hybrid Theory", has celebrated various successes in recent years, including the release of their eighth album "From Zero". This album reached second place in the US Billboard 200 and was able to conquer the top of the top rock albums charts. Linkin Park has also emerged in the past through appearances in significant sporting events, including the League of Legends World Championship.

additional entertainment in the supporting program

In addition to Linkin Park, star violist David Garrett also performed, who performed his own version of the "Seven Nation Army" hit by The White Stripes. Garrett, who is also a big football fan, was honored to perform at the Champions League final, and the supporting program contributed to the festive mood.

The Champions League final 2025 in Munich will go into history both in terms of sport and musically as an unforgettable experience; The anticipation for the game between PSG and Inter Milan was already at a climax before the kick -off. The combination of gripping football and rousing music creates a truly unique atmosphere for fans.