Ibiza It has established itself as the paradise of choice for the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions. The arrival of Ferran Torres and Marcos Llorente at Casa Jondal, the island’s trendy beach bar, caused a frenzy and became one of the most talked about moments of the Ibiza summer. Everything seemed normal at the exclusive restaurant, frequented by stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Naomi Campbell, when suddenly the murmurs stopped for a few moments. Two of football’s most famous stars walked between the tables with their best smiles. It was an Atletico Madrid player. Marcos Llorente and Barça footballer Ferran Torresscorer of the goal that brought Spain victory at the World Cup.
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© MarcosllorenteFerran Torres and Marcos Llorente at an exclusive beach bar in Cala Hondal in Ibiza
Among the diners was Stephanie Mendoza, a Colombian technology lawyer based in London who has gone from having a quiet lunch with friends to being a first-hand witness to an unforgettable day. Tstill with emotions on the surfaceStephanie He tells us in the first person how the arrival of the players was experienced, from the first cries of “Long live Spain!” even the photograph he took as a souvenir of that unexpected meeting.
A day to tell
“I was in Hondala with my friends and we heard screams from the restaurant, they were shouting: “Long live Spain!” and I thought, ‘I’m sure there must be some player there,'” Stephanie recalls. When we walked up to find out what was going on, the surprise was immediate: Marcos Llorente and Ferran Torres walked in to a standing ovation from everyone present. “They looked very excited and happy” – he adds, describing the atmosphere of admiration and joy after the recent victory of the national team.
© fefimendozavSelfie with Ferran Torres
Casa Jondal is a restaurant that has a casual and carefree aesthetic typical of a day by the sea. The players, dressed informally and in accordance with the environment, did not clash and always looked natural and friendly. “Everyone was very fresh, casual, in swimsuits, and so were they,” Stephanie explains. One of the things that caught his attention the most was the calmness with which both players moved around the restaurant. “They were very happy. We’re not upset at all.” The key, she says, was also respect from clients: “People respected them siltthey gave up their place“.
© fefimendozavFerran Torres and Marcos Llorente in Ibiza
Ferran Torres and Marcos Llorente enjoyed a pleasant meal accompanied by two great wines: 2022 Corton from Prince Florent de Merode, one of the most valuable red wines in Burgundy, and 2020 Chambolle-Musigny from Domaine G. Roumier, owned by one of the most prestigious wineries in the region. Marcos Llorente, a big fan of the world of wine, raised a toast to victory at the World Cup.
For her, the gastronomic experience matched the establishment’s fame. “It was almost impossible to book for us, and now I understand why.” Among the restaurant’s most exquisite offerings: oysters with bloody mary; eggs with shrimp, bacon and caviar; various ceviches and Grilled Kamchatka crab which Stephanie defines as “crazy.” “It was my best meal on the island,” he says.
© fefimendozavEggs with shrimp, bacon and caviar, one of our signature dishes
© fefimendozavOysters with Bloody Mary and other delicacies from Casa Jondal restaurant
Beckham and Michael Jordan, other luxury visitors
The most unexpected moment came at the end of the meal. “At this moment I also see Michael Jordan and Beckham.“, she says with excitement. As she explains, the two sports legends walked out of the restaurant together and headed towards the yacht. Soon after, Marcos Llorente and Ferran Torres also got up to leave, and Stephanie knew it was her time to ask them to take a photo. “I said, “Okay, This is my chance, I’ll go ask them for a selfie.” because, like the rest of the diners, he didn’t want to disturb them while they were eating. It was then that a detail occurred that would ultimately make the experience unforgettable. One of Ferran’s security team intervened. “He told me, ‘No, no, come, I’ll take a better picture of you,’ and he told Llorente, ‘You’ll come out too.’ Result: wonderful photo with both champions who were very friendly during the meeting.
© fefimendozavDavid Beckham and Michael Jordan among select clientele
For this exceptional witness, that day turned out to be more than just food. “The perfect day in Ibiza, the perfect combination of hanging out with friends, incredible food, meeting characters you admire and being able to chat with them.” His words sum up the essence of an experience marked by luxury, relaxation, 10 star service and the naturalness of two idols who, They weren’t distant, they enjoyed their stay in Ibiza and They allow fans to love them.