A Basel memorable final
This Saturday, st. Jakobshalle de Basel was transformed into a stage of passions and surprises during the final of Eurovision 2025. The Austrian singer JJ, with his emotional ballad ‘Wasted love’, managed to catch the attention of the public and the jurors, culminating in an unexpected victory that gives Austria his third title in the history of the festival.
JJ and its unique fusion
With a performance that combined opera and pop elements, JJ achieved a stunning total of 436 points, thus surpassing the representation of Israel, who, with Yuval Raphael and his ballad ‘New Day Will Rise’, stayed with 357 points. Third, Estonia surprised Tommy Cash’s ‘Espresso Macchiato’, which added 356 points.
The disappointment of Spain
Spanish joy was focused on Melody, who presented ‘ESA Diva’, a proposal that fused electropop with touches of flamenco. However, the performance, which was very well received by the public, only reached 37 points, placing Spain in 24th position of 26, a result that has caused a great debate on social networks on the justice of the polling style.
Controversies and reactions
After the gala, Melody thanked the fans, showing that he will share more about his experience. In another order, RTVE was alerted by the European Broadcasting Union for comments made during the semifinal on victims in Gaza. In response, RTVE issued a message of human rights support, thus generating more controversy among viewers.
Not fulfilled expectations
The initial forecasts that placed Kaj de Sweden and Louane de France as favorites did not materialize. Kaj ended fourth with a peculiar song about the saunas, while France remained seventh. Finland, who had begun strongly, fell to eleventh position.
Italy, the surprise of the festival
Italy was surprised by a fifth place unexpected, while Austria emerged as the great winner of an edition that was full of intense moments. JJ, visibly excited, dedicated his trophy to Europe, promising to distribute love and peace.
Reflections on Eurovision
Eurovision 2025 has proven to be more than a simple music festival. With brilliant performances and a complex political transfer, the contest has reflected the diversity and tensions of the European continent, reaffirming music as a powerful tool of emotion and provocation.